Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move

What the report says

Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain in a deal worth up to £123m, according to BBC Sport Football. The report says the 23-year-old has agreed a five-year contract and becomes Liverpool’s fifth new arrival of the summer. The fee is described as an initial £106m, with a further £17m possible in add-ons, after PSG had reportedly wanted £145m.

Barcola arrives after a successful spell in Paris, where he made 152 appearances in all competitions and won multiple domestic and European trophies. BBC Sport Football said he scored 13 goals and added seven assists in 49 games last season, and that he also played in all eight of France’s matches at the 2026 World Cup, scoring three times. He will wear the number 29 shirt and is understood to prefer playing on the left wing, while also being able to operate across the forward line.

The move is significant for Liverpool’s attacking depth as the club looks to reshape its squad following recent departures and injuries. In the BBC’s report, Barcola said he was happy to join and hoped to achieve major success, including winning the Premier League. The article also noted that part of Liverpool’s fee will cover a solidarity payment PSG owe Lyon from Barcola’s earlier transfer. More broadly, the signing underlines Liverpool’s willingness to invest heavily in a young forward with proven experience at club and international level.