LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool has reached an agreement to sign Naby Keita from German club Leipzig for next season. Liverpool announced the transfer of the 22-year-old Guinea midfielder on Tuesday without disclosing a fee. British media reported Liverpool has activated a release clause of 48 million pounds ($62 million), which would be a club record. Keita, a dynamic central midfielder, scored eight goals in 31 Bundesliga games last season and helped Leipzig finish in second place. The team will play in the Champions League this season for the first time.

Source: National Post August 29, 2017 09:56 UTC