Liverpool transfer target Keita's Leipzig highlights
Liverpool are thought to have paid a premium on the release clause of £48m which comes into effect next summer and Keita underwent a medical yesterday.
Keita will sign for Liverpool on July 1 2018.
The 22-year-old will spend his final season with RB Leipzig with the club, in the Champions League for the first time, but admits he is excited to join Liverpool next season.
“I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football Club next summer, when I will become part of a project that excites me greatly,” he said.
Liverpool transfer news: Naby Keita will join the Reds next summer
I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football Club next summer, when I will become part of a project that excites me greatly
Naby Keita
“My commitment to RBL remains absolute for the remainder of my time at the club. I have given my all every time I have worn the shirt – that will be the case until the final whistle, in my final appearance.
“Having my future resolved means I can now focus on helping RBL achieve great things this season. Until I join my new club, next summer, I will remain an interested supporter from a distance.”
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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp has finally landed Naby Keita after chasing him all summer
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Keita becomes Liverpool's club-record signing in a deal thought to worth around £60m.
Liverpool are set to splash the cash before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.
Jurgen Klopp is lookng for some last-minute additions with Monaco's Thomas Lemar and Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on his radar.
