Fabio Carvalho Joins RB Leipzig on Loan
Liverpool have agreed to a season-long loan deal with RB Leipzig for Fabio Carvalho, allowing the 20-year-old to ply his trade in the Bundesliga for the 2023/24 season. Carvalho joined Liverpool from Fulham last summer for £7.5 million but was left to take a backseat role in Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, playing just 638 minutes.
Leipzig’s Interest in Carvalho
RB Leipzig made attempts to sign Carvalho on a permanent deal but Liverpool were resistant to agree, even if he does not fit in their current plans. Liverpool reporter David Lynch hinted at the possibility of the loan extending into a second season if it proves a success, with no option to buy included in the agreement.
Carvalho Under Marco Rose
Carvalho will work under manager Marco Rose, who once described his playing style as “emotionality, hunger and being active,” not too dissimilar to Klopp. And it is no surprise considering the Liverpool manager signed Rose while he was Mainz boss in 2002 – the two worked together for six years and he will know Carvalho is in safe hands.
Opportunity Aplenty for Carvalho
With Leipzig in the Champions League and a strong side in the Bundesliga, there is opportunity aplenty for Carvalho to make a mark. “My goal is to play as much as possible, in the league, the cup and especially in the Champions League,” the 20-year-old told Leipzig’s official website. “RB Leipzig have a reputation for giving young players these kinds of opportunities, which is why this is the perfect club for me to continue my development at.”
Benefits of Loan Move
The loan is not what Liverpool will have hoped for when they signed Carvalho last summer, but if he can find confidence and consistent playing time, all parties will come out as winners. The move should also establish another layer to the healthy relationship that exists between the two clubs, which is essential to aid in the loan move.