SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool signed young French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet for £60million back in January and he accepts that the sizeable fee will lead to hefty expectations when he arrives this summer22:36, 27 May 2026Updated 22:37, 27 May 2026Liverpool signing Jeremy Jacquet admits his £60million price tag "adds pressure" as he questioned whether he would prove to be worth the money.‌The young defender was heavily linked with Chelsea in the New Year but, late in the day, the Reds came and swooped in to sign the Rennes star. He's remained in France before arriving on Merseyside this summer, where much will be expected given his price tag.‌Jacquet considered both Premier League sides, but ultimately decided that Liverpool's stature coupled with the lack of centre-back competition made him opt for red over blue, but he knows he's arriving with hefty expectations.‌The 21-year-old, who joins for an initial £55m with a further £5m in add-ons, still has limited exposure as a professional, but insists he has the "minimum resources" to rock up at Liverpool and make an impact as the club look to put a difficult season under Arne Slot behind them.He told French newspaper Ouest-France: "I won't say it [his decision] was a quick one, because I took my time with this big step but I quickly saw myself at Liverpool. I'll be 21 in July. For me, there's the sporting project and the personal project."At my age, I prioritise the sporting side. I'm focused on football. My agent told me there were two choices: either go to a mid-table club or skip the step altogether. Initially, we were leaning towards a mid-table club. But then I told him: 'If the biggest clubs in Europe are interested, we're not going to turn them down. They're there for a reason.'‌"I spoke with the management; the club's history weighed heavily on my decision but so did the project they offered me. Promising young players command quite high prices and of course, that adds pressure: am I worth that price or not? I think I have the minimum resources to go there. I'm going there to play as much as possible."Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate remain the club's first-choice defensive partnership, but both endured their difficulties this season, which saw the Reds concede 53 times in the league.‌Despite that Jacquet said: "The fact that Virgil van Dijk is nearing the end of his career, training with him is going to be huge."The future of Joe Gomez is still in doubt and last summer's centre-back signing Giovanni Leoni, 19, is still looking to make an impact after a season-ending knee injury on his debut last year.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Liverpool FCLiverpool transfer news