Liverpool complete deal for Wolves’ 14-year-old defender Harvey Owen
Wolves’ 14-year-old central defender Harvey Owen is the latest addition to the Liverpool squad.
Harvey Owen’s arrival at Anfield comes after intense competition for his signature. Liverpool was eager to secure the highly-rated teenager, and they paid just over £800,000, surpassing the compensation determined by a tribunal, to seal the deal. [via Daily Mail]
The deal for Harvey Owen stood agreed with Wolves in May but is official news now. The Reds wasted no time in finalizing the transfer, and Owen will now join Liverpool’s youth setup, where he will have the opportunity to develop under the guidance of the club’s coaching staff.
As Liverpool’s youth setup continues to thrive, it is clear that the club certainly remains focused on developing a pool of young talents who can go on to represent the first team in the years to come.
Harvey Owen to the Reds?
For the academy coaches and staff, Owen’s signing surely represents a validation of their hard work in identifying and nurturing young talents. Liverpool’s commitment to youth development has certainly been a cornerstone of their success over the years, and Owen’s addition is an indication of the club’s continued dedication to this philosophy.
As the new season approaches, Liverpool’s academy will surely hope to get the best out of the player. The academy has surely been a great force for the Reds with the likes of Curtis Jones, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley among others making steps to the first-team in recent years.
Congratulations to Liverpool’s academy and the player securing the deal. It is always a milestone in any player’s life to sign a contract of such stature — one at a club who have won the most major trophies in the history of English football.
