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Liverpool Complete Signing of 19-Year-Old Defender Noah Adekoya From Burnley

The Liverpool-born centre-back joins the U21s as part of a January focus on strengthening the academy.

Overview

  • Adekoya confirmed the move by posting a contract-signing photo on Instagram with the caption "God's plan."
  • The deal is Liverpool’s first addition of the January window and places the 19-year-old in the club’s youth setup rather than the first team.
  • He is set to link up with Rob Page’s U21 squad and could feature as early as Friday’s match at Norwich, according to local reporting.
  • Adekoya recently signed his first professional contract with Burnley in October 2025 and captained their U18s to the Professional Development League North title.
  • The move fits a broader recruitment drive for young centre-backs and follows U21 loans and promotions that have created opportunities in defense.