Liverpool sign France winger Barcola from PSG on long-term deal

Liverpool completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday, the Premier League club announced. The 23-year-old joined on a long-term contract in a deal reported by British media to be worth around £123 million, with £106 million guaranteed and up to £17 million in potential add-ons .
Barcola, a speedy left winger, arrives after winning back-to-back Champions League titles with PSG, though he primarily served as an impact substitute behind Désiré Doué. He was part of the France national team that lost to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals this summer, scoring three goals in the tournament, including one in the third-place playoff against England .
The transfer fee sets a record for a player leaving Ligue 1, surpassing the £100 million paid by Manchester City for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi earlier this summer, according to French reports .
Barcola began his career at Olympique Lyonnais before moving to PSG for €45 million in 2023. He scored five goals in 28 international appearances for France and will wear the No. 29 shirt at Liverpool .
Liverpool’s attack now includes Barcola alongside striker Alexander Isak and midfielder Florian Wirtz, who were signed last summer for £125 million and £116 million, respectively. The club has started the Premier League season with draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, with Cody Gakpo and Víctor Muñoz previously filling the left-wing role .
Barcola signed a five-year contract and told Liverpool’s website, “It’s a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool. I’m very happy. It took a long time, but I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool, and all I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play. I hope to achieve very big things. First of all, winning the Premier League – it’s one of my biggest dreams in my life” .
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