Liverpool announced on its official website on Thursday that the club has officially signed Hungary international left-wing back wonderkid Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

According to Liverpool's official statement, Kerkez has signed on a long-term five-year deal with the club which runs until the summer of 2030.

After completing his joining procedures, Kerkez, who was interviewed by Liverpool's official website for the first time, said: "I am really happy. I am honoured to play for one of the greatest clubs in the world and the greatest club in England. I am really very happy and excited."

"After that, I will go home and enjoy a few days in my hometown, and then I can't wait to come back and put on my training gear, start training, and prepare for the new season."

"Liverpool is a club that craves and needs to win. Of course, last season was a huge success, and I think they completely suppressed everyone, of course, and they deserve a huge congratulations. But you know, you always need to have higher aspirations, and I believe, judging from last season's performance, the club will go to the next level this season and will only get better. "

"Of course, my goal is to fully realize my potential and become the best player. Help the team win trophies. I think winning trophies is everyone's dream, winning the league championship, winning the Champions League, and this club was born for this. This is also my dream, and I will do everything for it. "

As The Athletic's resident renowned English Liverpool team correspondent James Pearce revealed yesterday, with a transfer fee of £40 million, Kerkez officially broke the record of his new teammate, Greek international left-wing back Kostas Tsimikas (£11.75 million), and became the most expensive full-back in Liverpool's club history.

About Milos Kerkez

Kerkez, who is only 21 years old, was born on November 7, 2003 in Vrbas, Serbia. He is 1.8 meters tall and primarily plays as a left-wing back. He can also play as a left midfielder. He has dual citizenship of Serbia and Hungary.

Kerkez joined the youth academy of his hometown club Vrbas since he was a child. In 2014, he joined the Rapid Vienna youth academy. In 2019, he moved to Győr's youth academy and completed his Győr first-team debut in August 2020 at the age of 16.

In February of the following year, Kerkez joined AC Milan and played for its U21s team.

At the end of January 2022, Kerkez joined AZ Alkmaar for €1 million. During this spell, he attracted the attention of Benfica, but the transfer eventually fell through because the two clubs could not reach an agreement on his transfer fee.

In July of the following year, Kerkez joined Bournemouth for £15.5 million.

Since becoming a member of the Cherries, so far, Kerkez has played 72 times for the Premier League dark horse in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 8 assists.

During his two-year spell with the Cherries, Kerkez has played 74 times for the Premier League dark horse in all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 8 assists.