The 27-year-old signed a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 club after watching his opportunities dry up at Anfield.
It was announced a few days ago, it is now official: AS Monaco has its first recruit. Takumi Minamino has completed his €18million move from Liverpool to Monaco. The Principality club therefore draws on the vice-champion of Europe who continues his summer offensive reshuffle. The sale of Minamino follows the departures of Sadio Mane and Divock Origi.
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The 27-year-old Japanese is thus ending his two-and-a-half-year stint with the Reds and will discover Ligue 1, as confirmed by AS Monaco on Tuesday afternoon in a press release published on its official website: “AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Takumi Minamino. The Japanese international attacking midfielder, 27, has signed up for 4 seasons, until June 2026″.
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Liverpool will receive a fixed fee of 15 million euros and an additional 3 million euros linked to the Japanese’s performance. That’s a significant profit on the €8.4m they paid to bring him from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020. Takumi Minamino made 55 appearances for the Reds, scoring 14 goals, and signed a four-year contract with Monaco, linking him to the Principality club until 2026. As for his salary, it is not yet known, but he earned 4.5 million euros a year at the Reds and it’s a safe bet that he will earn almost as much at ASM.
“I am happy to be part of this exciting project”
Takumi Minamino is very happy to join Monaco as he confided on the club’s website: “It’s a great joy for me to join AS Monaco. I’m very happy to be part of this very exciting project, in a club with a great tradition and among the most recognized in Ligue 1. I can’t wait to discover my new environment and to do everything I can to help the team”.
Paul Mitchell, the club’s sporting director, also welcomed the recruitment of the Japanese international: “We are very happy and excited to welcome Takumi to AS Monaco. He is a player we have known for many years and since his arrival in Europe he has gained experience at the highest level, particularly in European competitions, and won many titles”.
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“With his winning culture, his ability to play in different positions on the pitch and his status as a key player in his national team, we are confident that Takumi will contribute to the development of our young team and help the group achieve our goals. We are delighted that he has decided to be part of our project and welcome him.”concluded the Monegasque leader.
Klopp thanks Minamino
On the side of Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp paid tribute to Minamino after his departure on the official website of the English club: “It’s hard to see Taki go, but it’s a big change for him and he totally deserves it. An amazing professional, a super talented player. As a person, he’s full of warmth and makes everyone feel positive “A manager’s dream, to be honest. I’m sure there will be those who think it didn’t work. Those who think that are wrong. I don’t accept it.”
“His contribution far exceeds the opportunities we were able to give him, in terms of starting the game. He made us better every day he was with us – not just in the games he took part in, but in every training session. training. Perfect attitude, winning mentality. His performances and goals are the reason we had to redecorate the Wall of Champions so many times. His achievements here will stand the test of time. I know he will have Much success in Monaco. I’m sure we’ll watch him with a mixture of celebration and envy as he progresses and blossoms there. He leaves with our gratitude and best wishes. Thank you, Taki.”concluded the technician of the Reds.