Jérémy Jacquet, the French defender Liverpool signed for roughly £60 million from Stade Rennais, scored on his debut after spending five months recovering from shoulder surgery. The 21-year-old centre-back, who suffered the injury in February 2026 during a Ligue 1 match against Lens, had his integration into the squad delayed. Liverpool paid a base fee of £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, making Jacquet one of the most expensive defensive signings in recent Premier League history. Wearing the number 5 shirt, he delivered a debut goal that validated a transfer which had generated considerable concern among the fanbase.
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