Monaco (AFP) - Japan forward Takumi Minamino has completed his move from Liverpool to Monaco, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the principality side, for a reported fee of 15 million euros ($15.8 million) with a potential three million euros in add-ons.
"It is a great joy for me to join AS Monaco," Minamino said.
"I am very happy to be part of this very exciting project, at a club with a great tradition and among the most recognised in Ligue 1.
"I'm looking forward to...doing everything I can to help the team."
Minamino, who joined Liverpool from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, scored 10 goals in all competitions last season and was the Reds' top-scorer in both their FA Cup and League Cup-winning campaigns.
He also won a Premier League winner's medal in his first year at Anfield.
But he only made 55 appearances for Liverpool in two and a half years, spending the second half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Southampton.
"I'm sure there will be those who think it didn't quite work out," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
"Those who think this are wrong.I don't accept that.
"His contribution far outweighs the opportunities we were able to give, in terms of starting matches.
"He made us better each and every day he was with us -– not just in the games he played in but every single session in training."
Minamino, who has scored 17 goals in 42 international matches, joins a Monaco side who will start their upcoming season in the Champions League qualifying third round.
