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Brentford Signs Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool in £27.5m Deal

August 3, 2024: Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho (28) celebrates a goal with teammates during the FC Series match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Greg Atkins/CSM (Credit Image: © Greg Atkins/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
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Brentford has officially confirmed the signing of Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool in a deal worth £27.5 million. This move, announced via a tweet by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, includes a significant 17.5% sell-on clause for Liverpool, emphasizing the potential future value they see in Carvalho.

  • Brentford signs Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool for £27.5 million.
  • The deal includes a 17.5% sell-on clause for Liverpool.
  • Carvalho has previously played for Liverpool and RB Leipzig.

Carvalho’s Career Path and Achievements

Fábio Carvalho, a versatile attacking midfielder and winger, has shown considerable promise throughout his career. At just 21 years old, he has already experienced playing for top clubs in Europe, including Liverpool and RB Leipzig. His time at Liverpool saw him make 13 appearances and score 2 goals, memorable moments including a goal in a 9-0 win over Bournemouth and a last-minute winner against Newcastle United.


Carvalho’s journey in football began in Portugal, where he played for youth teams like Olivais Sul and Benfica. He later moved to England, joining Fulham’s youth ranks and making a significant impact in their senior team. During his tenure at Fulham, Carvalho made 40 appearances and scored 11 goals, earning the EFL Young Player of the Month award in August 2021.

Career Statistics

After transferring to Liverpool in 2022 for a fee that could rise to £7.7 million with add-ons, Carvalho had loan spells at RB Leipzig and Hull City. While at Leipzig, he contributed to their DFL-Supercup victory, and his stint at Hull City saw him named EFL Young Player of the Month in April 2024.

Club Appearances Goals
Fulham 40 11
Liverpool 13 2
RB Leipzig (loan) 9 0
Hull City (loan) 20 9
Total 82 22

Carvalho’s international career is equally impressive, representing both England and Portugal at various youth levels. Currently, he plays for the Portugal U21 team, where he has scored 2 goals in 4 appearances.

Brentford is also close to signing Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste from Napoli. The 24-year-old is expected to join on a loan deal with a €12 million buy option, adding further depth to Brentford’s midfield.

Fábio Carvalho’s move to Brentford marks an exciting chapter in his burgeoning career, and fans eagerly await his impact in the Premier League.

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