Energetic wing-backs are essential for Liverpool’s style of football, so Jurgen Klopp is always looking for more recruits who would provide competition. Andy Robertson has got Kostas Tsimikas to replace him by the left sideline, and Trent Alexander-Arnold has just got an understudy in Calvin Ramsay.The 18-year-old Robertson’s compatriot arrives from Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen on a ‘long-term’ contract. Although no fees have been officially disclosed, British media reckon Liverpool paid around $8 million for the up-and-coming youngster.”I’m just buzzing, and it’s a dream come true to be here. Hopefully, I can come in pre-season, show everyone at the club, the staff, and players what I’ve got and then we’ll see what happens from there. Many young players have got their chance here – the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harvey Elliott. There will be many more.”19.00: (2.35) Hassania A. (2.85) Maghreb Fes (3.30)Aberdeen had been holding out for a record transfer for Ramsay following his impressive breakthrough season in which he won the Scottish Football Writers’ Young Player of the Year award. But Klopp simply had to have the young defender, who is the third player to arrive after Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho.”Calvin is another exciting young player, so we’re very pleased. He has bags of potential. Although he turns only 19 soon, he already has a decent number of first-team appearances for a defender of his age. He is athletic, smart, confident, with good technical ability and – always crucial – is eager to learn. So there’s lots to like.”Welcome to Liverpool, @calvinramsay03 ✍😁 pic.twitter.com/uyreZRELfK— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 19, 2022 The Scotland U21 international played 39 games for Aberdeen last season, providing nine assists and scoring one goal. It’s been a remarkable rise for the player who only made his senior debut in March 2021. Imagine what it must be in his head right now – he went from being a trainee in Scotland to signing for one of the most popular clubs in the world in just over a year!Ramsay’s arrival means that Welshman Neco Williams will almost certainly depart Anfield in search of playing time. The future of Joe Gomez, primarily a centre-back, remains to be decided.
