Arthur Melo, the Juventus midfielder has joined Liverpool on loan. The duration of the transfer will be for the rest of the season. The deal also includes an option for LFC to make the transfer permanent.
Juventus have reported the loan fee to be € 4.5 million and ancillary costs of € 0.3 million. The option to buy if Liverpool choose to would set them back € 37.5 million, payable in two years.
The Brazilian joined the Bianconeri in June 2020 for €72 million, plus €10 million in variables. However, he managed just 20 league appearances last season. As a result he now joins the injury-ridden Liverpool team.
The Reds announced, ‘Liverpool Football Club can confirm the signing of Arthur Melo. On loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Subject to international clearance.
‘The Reds have moved to bolster their midfield options on transfer deadline day with the acquisition of the 26-year-old, who finalised the move at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday.’
He told Liverpoolfc.com: “I’m really, really happy to be here wearing this great shirt with this famous badge that represents so much in world football, it’s a dream.
“We talked a lot, and our ideas and visions were a good fit so I’m sure it was the right choice. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.”
