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Liverpool Complete Signing of Salford Teen Striker Will Wright

Completing his medical on July 30, Wright will join Rob Page’s under-21 squad at Liverpool’s academy under a three-year contract.

Overview

  • Liverpool agreed a £200,000-plus-add-ons fee with Salford City after Arsenal’s deal stalled over personal terms.
  • Wright underwent his medical on July 30 and signed a contract running until June 2028.
  • The 6-foot-3 forward scored more than 50 goals across Salford’s youth teams last season and made three senior appearances.
  • He chose Liverpool over a higher Arsenal offer because of geographic convenience and the club’s development pathway.
  • Wright will begin with the under-21s under new coach Rob Page as part of Liverpool’s strategy to bolster its academy pipeline.