Liverpool announced the signing of 18-year-old right-back Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen on Sunday morning.The teenager has signed a five-year deal with Jurgen Kloppâs side after the Reds secured a £4.2 million deal, per BBC Sport.Liverpool may have to pay a further £2.5 million in potential add-ons, while a 17.5% sell-on clause has also been inserted in the Scotland Under-21 internationalâs contract.Ramsay, who scored one goal and provided nine assists in 33 appearances for Aberdeen last season, told Liverpoolâs official website: âIâm just buzzing and itâs a dream come true really to be here.âIt was a dream come true to play for Aberdeen, and now to be at one of the biggest, if not the biggest club in the world, itâs a massive achievement and Iâm looking forward to trying to show the fans what Iâve got.âHopefully I can come in in pre-season, show everyone at the club, the staff, players what Iâve got and then weâll see what happens from there.â
He added: âThereâs been a lot of young players that have played â the likes of Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Harvey [Elliott] as well, thereâs a lot more.
âThereâs obviously a pathway here â thatâs one of the reasons I chose it as well. Itâs not just a massive club, they give young players chances in the first team.
âSo if I can come in in pre-season, put my mark down, then thereâs no reason why I canât push to get in the first-team squad.â
Indeed, itâs understood that there are no plans for Ramsay to be loaned out. He will immediately be part of Kloppâs first-team squad for pre-season.
What are Calvin Ramsay's strengths?
WhoScored.com list the playerâs strengths as crossing, key passes, taking set-pieces, dribbling, holding on to the ball and concentration.
Video: Calvin Ramsay's highlights
And you can clearly see those attributes in this two-minute compilation video:
He looks a serious talent, doesnât he?
It appears that Liverpool have signed yet another diamond.
Calvin Ramsay to 'immediately challenge' Trent Alexander-Arnold
Ramsay, who is Liverpoolâs third summer signing following the £64 million arrival of Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica and the £5 million acquisition of Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho, will reportedly have the opportunity to challenge Trent Alexander-Arnold for the right-back spot immediately.
This is according to Sky Sportsâ Mark McAdam, who provided more information about the deal after it was confirmed.