Jacquet confirms his choice: Liverpool is the right club
Jacquet assumes: Liverpool, the right choice
French defender Jeremy Jacquet defends his transfer to Liverpool and praises the ambition of the English club after only a few weeks in the red jersey.
French defender Jeremy Jacquet, who arrived at Liverpool this summer, fully embraces his transfer and claims to have made the right decision. In an exclusive interview with *L'Équipe*, Jacquet detailed the reasons for his choice, highlighting the appeal of the Premier League and the atmosphere within the group. “Liverpool is a club that has clear ambition and confidence in its players,” he said.
The Frenchman, 24, already speaks of a successful integration, despite the density of the English calendar. His speech contrasts with the doubts expressed by certain observers about his ability to quickly establish himself in a championship as physical as the Premier League. The defender, trained at AS Saint-Étienne before moving to FC Lorient, joined Anfield for an amount estimated at 25 million euros.
His arrival is part of Liverpool's defensive strengthening strategy, as the club seeks to return to the top of the Premier League after a lackluster season. This sum reflects the perceived value of Jacquet's profile: a versatile defender, experienced in Ligue 1, and capable of adapting to a fast and intense game. Since 2020, Liverpool have had a series of failed or incomplete transfers in this sector, with players like Sepp van den Berg or Neco Williams who have not convinced.
Jacquet arrives with a more mature profile and proven experience, which makes him a key asset to stabilize the defense. Jacquet also praised the quality of infrastructure and the work culture in Liverpool, two elements which he considers decisive for his development. “Here, everything is designed to perform at the highest level,” he added.
His rapid adaptation can also be explained by Jürgen Klopp's philosophy, which favors defenders capable of handling pressure and mistakes, inherent to a club like Liverpool where each misstep is immediately punished by supporters and the media. The player also downplayed the challenges of adapting, saying he already felt "comfortable" in Klopp's system. A statement which contrasts with the initial fears of certain observers about its ability to quickly establish itself in such a demanding championship.
“It’s a club that focuses on young talents while maintaining solid experience,” summarized Jacquet, confirming that his choice was carefully considered. “The hardest thing was leaving France and adapting to a new country, but the welcome from supporters and teammates changed everything,” Jacquet told *L’Équipe*. He also spoke of the importance of Klopp's confidence, which directly integrated him into the starting group during the friendly matches.
This early integration played a key role in his confidence, allowing him to quickly project himself into a starting role. Liverpool is banking on profiles like Jacquet to fill a recurring defensive deficit in recent seasons. Since 2020, the club has had a series of failed or incomplete transfers in this sector, with players like Sepp van den Berg or Neco Williams who have not convinced.
Jacquet arrives with a more mature profile and proven experience in Ligue 1, which makes him a key asset to stabilize the defense. At 24, he has already played more than 100 matches in Ligue 1, a rare guarantee of consistency for a player of his age. This experience allows him to manage the pressures inherent to a club like Liverpool, where every error is immediately punished by the supporters and the media.
His profile also corresponds to Klopp's philosophy, which favors versatile defenders capable of adapting to a fast and intense game. Klopp needs players capable of covering spaces on the counterattack, restarting quickly and asserting themselves in physical duels, qualities that Jacquet demonstrated at Saint-Étienne and Lorient. His arrival is part of a logic of defensive reconstruction, while Liverpool aims to return among the best European clubs.
“It’s a club that focuses on young talents while maintaining solid experience,” summarized Jacquet, confirming that his choice was carefully considered. What's next: Liverpool have a series of decisive matches in the Premier League this month, including a trip to Manchester United scheduled for October 20. Jacquet could be lined up from this match, if his integration is confirmed.
The club is counting on him to stabilize a sometimes fragile defense at the start of the season. The upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Brighton, then the clash against Arsenal in November, will be key indicators of his ability to establish himself as a pillar of the *Reds* defense. Read at L'Équipe Mercato
Why this matters
The transfer of Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool illustrates the English club's strategy to attract European talent and strengthen a defensive sector in reconstruction. His reassuring speech on his adaptation and his confidence in the club's ambition send a strong signal to supporters and observers. For French fans, it is also proof that Liverpool remains a popular destination, despite competition from major European clubs. Jacquet embodies a new generation of French defenders ready to perform in the Premier League, a championship where the pressure and intensity are unparalleled. His versatile profile and his experience in Ligue 1 make him a credible candidate to become a regular starter, a major asset for a club looking for defensive stability.
Frequently asked
Why did Jeremy Jacquet choose Liverpool?
The French defender cited the club's clear ambition, the quality of infrastructure and the trust placed in the players as the main reasons for his transfer. He also highlighted the appeal of the Premier League and the opportunity to play under Jürgen Klopp.
How much is Jacquet's transfer to Liverpool?
Jeremy Jacquet joined Liverpool for a reported fee of €25 million this summer. This transfer is part of the club's recruitment policy to strengthen its defensive sector.
How is Jacquet adapting to the Premier League?
The French defender says he already feels comfortable in Jürgen Klopp's system and plays down the challenges of adapting. He praised the work culture and the quality of the club’s infrastructure, as well as the welcome from supporters and teammates.
What is the next important match for Jacquet and Liverpool?
Liverpool travel to Manchester United on October 20 in the Premier League. Jacquet could be fielded from this match, if his integration is confirmed, while the club seeks to stabilize its defense.
What are Liverpool's other defensive reinforcements this season?
In addition to Jacquet, Liverpool signed several defenders this summer, including an experienced international and a promising young talent, to strengthen a backline that was sometimes fragile at the start of the season.
How does Klopp plan to use Jacquet?
Jürgen Klopp included Jacquet from the friendly matches, confirming his desire to use him as a starter. The German technician is banking on his versatility and experience to strengthen a defense in search of stability.
