Liverpool have agreed a deal for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita to join the Merseyside club from July 1 next year.
The Reds announced the signing of the 22-year-old on their website on Tuesday morning, confirming the Guinea international would move to Anfield in time for next season.
Reports in Germany and England suggest Liverpool will pay a premium on top of a £48million buy-out clause which comes into effect next year to sign their long-term target.
Having long chased the midfielder all summer, Reds fans are understandably delighted with the acquisition and below is what some have made the record buy.
Genuinely speechless right now. Naby Keïta (one of the best, all-rounded midfielders, around as of now) behind Salah, Mané and Firmino.
— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) August 28, 2017
The only thing that is annoying is watching Naby Keita this season tear it up whilst we have to wait.
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) August 28, 2017
A few moaning that Keita won’t play for us this year. Leipzig were unwilling to sell this year. Great move by LFC, buy before other interest
— Peter Motzenbecker (@petemotz) August 28, 2017
On behalf of all of us @LFC ,we welcome Naby Keita to the family.Have a great year @RBLeipzig_EN and we look forward to seeing you in 2018! https://t.co/vxrgelBbHs
— Peter Moore (@PeterMooreLFC) August 29, 2017
Naby Keita should not take the number 8 shirt. Too much pressure
— Reuben (@reubenvixion) August 29, 2017
You are welcome NABY KEITA pic.twitter.com/ukhLTANWMA
— 🎽Alex (@Dwayne_stoch) August 29, 2017