Liverpool have completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth an initial £106 million, rising to £123 million with add-ons.
The 23-year-old France international has agreed a five-year contract at Anfield, bringing an end to prolonged negotiations between the clubs ahead of the transfer window deadline on Tuesday, September 1. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/31/liverpool-confirm-bradley-barcola-signing-psg?utm_source=openai))
Barcola becomes the latest major addition to Liverpool’s attack under Andoni Iraola, who succeeded Arne Slot as head coach. He follows Víctor Muñoz through the door as the club’s second winger signing of the summer.
Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG
Liverpool had identified Barcola as a priority target after Mohamed Salah’s departure, with the former Lyon player regarded by the club as capable of making an immediate impact from either flank.
Transfer reporter Ben Jacobs said Liverpool considered Barcola “one of the most outstanding wide attacking talents in world football”. The winger had also made clear that Liverpool was his preferred destination during the negotiations.
Barcola joined PSG from Lyon in 2023 and enjoyed considerable success in Paris, but competition for places in Luis Enrique’s attack limited his prospects of becoming an automatic starter. His move to Merseyside is expected to give him a more prominent role as Iraola reshapes Liverpool’s forward line.
PSG had initially placed a valuation of about £145 million on the player, but ultimately accepted a package consisting of £106 million up front and a further £17 million in potential performance-related payments. The transfer makes Barcola Liverpool’s second-most expensive signing, behind Florian Wirtz. ([liverpoolfc.com](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-agree-ps123m-deal-psgs-barcola?amp=1&utm_source=openai))
The agreement was reached after several weeks of talks, with Liverpool having tracked the France international for more than a year. His arrival represents the club’s most significant attacking investment of the summer.
Liverpool are now expected to have largely completed their recruitment, although the club continue to consider an offer from Manchester City for Cody Gakpo.
