“Unbelievable move” – Liverpool fans react joyously to Naby Keita signing

August 28, 2017
Henry Jackson

Liverpool have agreed a record fee to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita next summer, news which has been met with delight by Reds supporters.

One of the longest-running transfer sagas in recent Liverpool history finally has its conclusion, with Keita set to move to Anfield on July 1, 2018.

The highly-rated Guinean underwent a medical on Monday morning in Wilmslow, as the Reds acquire the signature of one of Europe’s most highly-rated midfielders.

It is a move many had written off, but Jurgen Klopp has once again played a blinder in the transfer market, with the general mood at the club very happy after Sunday’s 4-0 win over Arsenal.

Here’s how supporters have reacted to the news on social media.

"FSG don't splash the cash" pic.twitter.com/4ncz9fweB0

— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/Adam_Smith_82/status/902164016071675904

307 days until Official Naby Day. Start the clock.

— B (@NTXZO) August 28, 2017

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY #LEMAR #KEITA #LFC pic.twitter.com/h1lL3yoiG1

— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/902163744670846977

Kanonkop on the forum:

Excellent news and forward planning.

https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/902163544514416640

NABY KEITA #LFC pic.twitter.com/YpIsKoYt33

— Blayne (@badopinionsguy_) 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

I'm converting to the Church of Michael Edwards and the Latter Day Transfers

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) August 28, 2017

As many are pointing out, by the time Keita moves it might not be a club record fee. Lemar possibly changes that this week.

— Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) August 28, 2017

LFCFFC on the forum:

Fantastic signing, really well played out to appease RBL and still get him locked away, albeit not until next year.

Kept it under wraps, no leaks, met their valuation. Nicely done. Welcome Naby. You’ve got a year to figure out what trim you want at your new favorite barber.

Mood right now …#Keita #LFC pic.twitter.com/EPkiYpwbMe

— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) August 28, 2017

Champions League group stages secured. Arsenal battered. The Reds getting stuck into the transfer market. Sound, this.

— Gareth Roberts (@robbohuyton) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/HenryJackson87/status/902161460771655680

Michael Edwards gets paid double time on bank holidays. All makes sense now.#lfc

— David Phillips (@lovefutebol) August 28, 2017

WOW

— L4 (@L4Kop10) August 28, 2017

Blake Westwood on Facebook:

Great deal don’t really care if Couinho stays now.

Keita last season, he is immense. https://t.co/faGrX3tOX1

— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/Oliver__Bond/status/902166441696395265

So looks like Liverpool will – eventually – have three of Africa's very best players.

(Lucky for #LFC that AFCON is moving to June).

— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/mixedknuts/status/902166867967705089