Overview
- Liverpool and Austria Vienna confirmed an agreement in principle that gives Liverpool an option to complete the transfer, which can be exercised until the end of June 2026.
- Ndukwe will remain with Austria Vienna for the rest of the season before linking up with Liverpool’s U21s in the summer, subject to international clearance.
- Austria Vienna sporting director Michael Wagner called the deal a win-win and praised the club’s academy pathway.
- The centre-back has been at Austria Vienna since age seven, featured heavily in Austria’s run to the 2025 U17 World Cup final, and has been named in nine senior matchday squads this season.
- The fee was not disclosed by the clubs, with reporting indicating an expected price of around £2.5 million.