Liverpool Interested in 18-Year-Old Left-Back, But His Agent Advises Against Move
Liverpool have been linked with an 18-year-old left-back, Patrick Dorgu, from Lecce’s youth team in Italy. However, his agent has advised against a move to Anfield due to concerns about his development and playing time.
Background on Patrick Dorgu
Patrick Dorgu is a left-back for Lecce’s youth team in Italy. He has represented Denmark at youth level and is of Nigerian descent. He has yet to make his senior debut for Lecce but was part of their Primavera 1 title win in 2022/23 – Italy’s biggest youth competition. He scored four goals in the season and made 38 appearances.
Liverpool’s Interest in Dorgu
Kingsley Ogbodo, Dorgu’s agent, confirmed Liverpool’s interest in his client to Danish outlet Bold. He said that Liverpool have been watching him and interested in him for some time, but if he goes there he’ll have to play in the U23 team. Ogbodo added that there are many clubs in England who are keeping an eye on him.
Agent Advises Against Move
Despite the obvious lure that Liverpool possesses, the agent of Patrick Dorgu has advised against any move. Ogbodo said that it’s not the best for him and money is not enough for his signature. He added that they focus on his career, development and playing time.
Potential Challenges Ahead
With plenty of development left to do, it is not a surprise to see his agent speak out against a move as there is no guarantee for what the future holds. Calvin Ramsay and Fabio Carvalho, while both older than Dorgu when they joined Liverpool, act as cautionary tales with both going out on loan in 2023/24 to find the playing time they need and desire. On the flip side, Ben Doak showed there is a pathway into Jurgen Klopp‘s squad for those in the academy but left-back may prove a harder position to crack.
Conclusion
The agent of Patrick Dorgu has advised against any move to Liverpool due to concerns about his development and playing time. Despite the obvious lure that Liverpool possesses, Ogbodo believes that it’s not the best for him and money is not enough for his signature. With plenty of development left to do, it is not a surprise to see his agent speak out against a move as there is no guarantee for what the future holds.