Revealed: Loan fee Liverpool are paying Juventus for Arthur Melo and the price to buy him permanently
Liverpool signed midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on loan on Deadline Day (September 1). The Brazilian became the Reds' fourth signing this summer after Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho, and Calvin Ramsay.
The Merseysiders will pay a €4.5 million loan fee to the Bianconeri for Arthur's season-long spell. Moreover, the deal also contains an option to buy the player for €37.5 million.
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A statement on Juventus' website read (via Liverpool World):
“Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that he has reached an agreement with the company Liverpool F.C. for the transfer, on a temporary basis until 30 June 2023, of the right to sports performance of footballer Arthur Henrique Ramos De Oliveira Melo against a consideration of €4.5 million, this agreement provides accessory charges of €0.3 million."
The statement further added:
“In addition, the agreement provides for Liverpool’s right to acquire the sporting performances of the soccer player; the price agreed for the definitive sale is € 37.5 million, payable in two financial years.”
Arthur, 26, joins the Reds at a time when they are dealing with an injury crisis in midfield. Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all currently out injured.
Manager Jurgen Klopp will be pleased to secure the Brazilian's signing this summer.
Arthur spent two years at Barcelona before moving to Juventus in 2020. He made 63 appearances for the Old Lady across all competitions, contributing one goal and one assist.
"I’ve always wanted to experience it" - Arthur Melo on moving from Juventus to Liverpool
After joining the Reds, Arthur Melo shared his views on playing in the Premier League after already having experience in La Liga and Serie A.
He said on Liverpool's official website:
"I’ve always wanted to experience English football, it’s the best league in the world in my opinion. I’ve always wanted to experience it. The football here is very complete - you have to mark, attack, score goals. It’s a very complete, high-level competition. That’s why I’m so happy to be here."
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The midfielder will hope to help the Reds continue their progress this season after they were dealt with a bumpy start.
Jurgen Klopp's men drew against Fulham and Crystal Palace in their first two matches before losing to Manchester United. They then beat Bournemouth and Newcastle United and are now sixth in the Premier League table.