Liverpool complete Carvalho EPL signing

Liverpool have finally completed the signing of Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho, having failed in a bid to bring the teenager to Anfield in January.

Liverpool have finally completed the signing of Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho, having failed in a bid to bring the teenager to Anfield in January.

The former England youth international who now represents Portugal, is understood to have signed a five-year contract.

"Liverpool FC can confirm Fabio Carvalho will join the club this summer," the club said in a statement.

Carvalho, out of contract this summer, was set for a move four months ago on deadline day when a PS5million ($A8.8m) deal was agreed with the Championship

However, with a number of overseas clubs starting to show interest post-January, Liverpool were keen to avoid being dragged

Reds manager Juergen Klopp is understood to highly value the player's versatility, skill set and personality and his status as a home

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