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Jack Lusby

Liverpool’s new youth recruitment policy is unearthing their next generation

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Brighton, England.

Liverpool are all about gaining an edge where others can't. The introduction of new rules around signing youth players following the United Kingdom leaving the EU could have been seen as a major blow for Premier League clubs, but the Reds have used it to their advantage.

Upon the completion of Brexit, laws have restricted clubs in England from signing overseas players before they turn 18 - the Merseysider’s final addition outside of these guidelines being Stefan Bajcetic, arriving from Celta Vigo on New Year’s Eve, 2020, the day before Brexit became official.

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