Liverpool confirm former Chelsea starlet Solanke arrival

Football
By Reuters | Jul 10, 2017
Prospect: Dominic Solanke joined Chelsea at Under-8 level Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Liverpool have confirmed the arrival of Dominic Solanke.

The England Under-20 striker agreed to join the Reds after the expiration of his Chelsea deal.

He will wear the No.29 shirt next season.

England youth international striker Dominic Solanke has completed his move to Premier League side Liverpool after his contract with champions Chelsea expired, the Merseyside club have said.

The 19-year-old, who was a part of Chelsea's youth academy since 2004, scored four goals during England's under-20 World Cup triumph in June and was named Player of the Tournament.

Solanke made just one senior appearance for Chelsea in 2014 and was loaned out to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem for the 2015-16 campaign.

Liverpool did not specify the length of Solanke's contract or the fee for the teenager.

"It feels amazing and everyone has made me feel welcome already," Solanke told the club's website. (www.liverpoolfc.com)

"Even just pulling on the training top, I was over the moon. Hopefully I can put on the shirt in the near future and make some good history here."

Share this story
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final
Senegal stuns Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes
Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
AFCON reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side.
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
Rivals Kenya Prisons and Kenya Pipeline square off in the last match of the weekend.
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
Gem Forest defeated Pure Travel 7.5-3 to make a positive start in this year's edition of Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup at Nairobi Polo Club.
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again
Menengai Oilers won their fourth Kenya Çup derby against their next-door neighbour Nakuru RFC 43-7 at ASK Nakuru Showground on Saturday.
.
RECOMMENDED NEWS