Liverpool FC have confirmed a deal to sign teenage forward Djylian N’Guessan from Saint-Etienne, with the French forward set to officially join the club on a permanent transfer in January. The 18-year-old becomes Liverpool’s latest young addition, though he will not pull on the famous red shirt immediately. Instead, N’Guessan continues his development in French football before making the switch to Anfield.
Djylian N’Guessan Loan Move To Brest Explained
As part of the arrangement, Djylian N’Guessan will now spend the rest of the 2026-27 season on loan at Ligue 1 side Stade Brestois, ensuring he continues gaining senior experience ahead of his Anfield switch. The move is understood to be worth a guaranteed sum of €5.0 million, with Saint-Etienne also holding a sell-on clause.
Djylian N’Guessan transfer news arrives alongside Liverpool’s earlier swoop for Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, continuing a clear strategy of recruiting elite young talent for the future.
N’Guessan’s Rise Through Saint-Etienne Academy
A graduate of Saint-Etienne’s youth system, N’Guessan rose through the academy ranks to appear 13 times for their senior team, scoring one goal, having debuted in January 2025. He made history along the way as one of the club’s youngest-ever players. Predominantly deployed as a central striker, though comfortable across the front line, the French teenager has drawn comparisons to previous Ligue 1 exports who thrived in the Premier League.
His pedigree at youth level is striking. He netted 12 goals in 14 appearances at Under-16 level, followed by 11 goals in 11 games at Under-17 level, numbers that explain the growing transfer interest across Europe. On the international stage, the attacker played in seven matches for France at the 2025 U20 World Cup en route to a fourth-placed finish.
Liverpool’s recruitment team, under Matt Newberry, has increasingly focused on securing emerging talent early, often via pre-contract arrangements. N’Guessan’s arrival follows a similar blueprint. Once he completes his loan spell in Ligue 1, attention will turn to how quickly the youngster can adapt to Premier League football.
