Athletic Bilbao sign teenage winger from Liverpool

Liverpool forward Elijah Gift moves to Athletic Bilbao

Liverpool forward Elijah Gift completes a permanent move to Athletic Bilbao. The 17-year-old, born in 2006, has successfully undergone a medical examination and signed a contract until June 2028 with the La Liga side.

The transfer negotiations reached their conclusion after Liverpool agreed on a fee with Athletic Bilbao, as revealed in a file report from The Athletic. Gift, who joined the Reds from Huddersfield Town at the Under-12 level, is returning to his native Spain for an undisclosed fee. However, the latest news comes from Fabrizio Romano via Twitter.

Deal sealed, completed. Athletic Club sign Liverpool 2006-born forward Elijah Gift on permanent deal.

Medical successfully completed, been told he signed deal until June 2028.

It is worth noting that Athletic Bilbao has a renowned policy of selecting players exclusively from the Basque region. These strict criteria place a premium on the winger, given the interest that emerged in securing his services.

Although the exact fee remains undisclosed, it is reported to be a favourable offer. The Athletic (Subscription Required) suggests that the transfer is in the region of £1m, indicating Liverpool’s decision to approve the move due to the abundance of talent in the attacking wide areas within the club’s academy ranks.

Elijah to Bilbao

While it is always disappointing to see promising young talents depart, Liverpool’s decision reflects their commitment to nurturing and developing talent throughout the academy system. The club understands the importance of providing opportunities for young players to progress and succeed, even if it means parting ways with talented individuals.

Liverpool’s focus remains on building a strong squad and nurturing talent within the academy. The departure of Gift opens doors for other aspiring players to make their mark and contribute to the club’s future success.

With the inclusion of talented players such as Ben Doak, Harvey Blair, Trent Kone-Doherty, and Ranel Young, who recently inked his first professional contract with the club, the Young Reds boast an abundance of skill on the wings in both the Under-21s and Under-18s squads.

As fans, we congratulate Elijah Gift on his move and look forward to following his progress as he represents Athletic Bilbao. His time at Liverpool has played a crucial role in his development, and we hope he finds success and fulfilment in his new surroundings.

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As far as the club is concerned, Liverpool will undoubtedly continue to invest in nurturing young talent and maintaining their commitment to building a strong future for the club.