London — Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will join Premier League giants Liverpool in 2018, after the English outfit agreed to a club record deal of £48m with German side RB Leipzig (RBL). Liverpool will also reportedly pay an undisclosed premium for the player, who scored eight goals in 31 league appearances last term to help Leipzig finish runners-up in the title race. "Liverpool Football Club can confirm they have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the future transfer of Naby Keita," read a statement on Tuesday. "The Reds have agreed a deal with the German club and the midfielder that will see the 22-year-old move to Anfield on July 1 2018, following the conclusion of the current season." Keita, who will be a pivotal figure in Leipzig’s maiden Champions League campaign this term, said his current team remained his immediate priority, but he was delighted to be joining such a historic club. "I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool...
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