Liverpool Aug 29 (IANS) English Premier League club Liverpool on Tuesday announced the signing of RB Leipzig s Naby Keita who will join the Premier League club on July 1 2018.
"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 " Keita told Liverpool s website.
"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 " he added.
Leipzig executive Oliver Mintzlaff told his club s official website that RB were happy to retain Keita s services for a further year.
"We always knew that Naby would play for us this season and it was non-negotiable. He s an outstanding player and an important part of our successful team."
"With the solution we ve reached now we can fully focus on our exciting sporting tasks again " he added.
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