Why Barcola is the profile that Liverpool needs from Iraola

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04/09/26 21:00:00

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Liverpool has reached a definitive agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Bradley Barcola, for a fixed fee of 100 million pounds plus additional payments that could bring the total to 120 million.

The Anfield board thus closes the arrival of the French international forward before the end of the summer transfer window, securing their new wing reference after freeing the player from the Parc des Princes with only two years left on his contract. Why did Liverpool push so hard for the signing of Barcola?

The missing piece Andoni Iraola needed for Anfield's wing

Barcola's signing completes the offensive trident designed by coach Andoni Iraola for this season. With his 182 cm height and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one, the 23-year-old forward will bring aggression and imbalance to the wide areas, joining forces with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, along with young talents Rio Ngumoha and Muñoz.

The addition of the French international directly impacts Cody Gakpo, who will now be a rotation option in the center-forward position until the return of Hugo Ekitike, or he may consider an exit before the deadline. With this move, the British board concretely activates the generational transition planning after Mohamed Salah's era.

Tactical details of Bradley Barcola

The right-footed player arrives in the Premier League to primarily play on the left flank, making diagonal runs inside to shoot or deliver low crosses into the penalty area. His versatility also allows him to operate on the right wing to stretch play against deep blocks or through the central channel during rotation phases.

Despite occasional imprecision in the final pass during certain phases of the past Ligue 1 season, the player's stats confirm his volume of runs and ability to disrupt defensive lines in transition. The Merseyside board expedited the procedures to avoid competition from other European clubs at the end of the transfer window.

The player will travel to England in the next 24 hours to undergo the relevant physical tests with the club's medical staff. Once the medical tests are passed, Liverpool will officially announce the contract signing and the shirt number Barcola will wear before joining first-team training.

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