Liverpool Signs Young Goalkeeper Armin Pecsi

Liverpool has made its second summer signing by bringing in 20-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi. The reported fee is £1.5 million from Puskas Akademia.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Pecsi has signed his Liverpool contract after passing his medical at the AXA Training Centre. This move marks a record sale for Puskas Akademia. Liverpool announced the signing on Saturday. Pecsi is their second addition this summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Liverpool’s goalkeeping team has changed a lot this summer. They lost Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford. Academy goalkeepers Jakub Ojrzynski, Reece Trueman, and Jacob Poytress have also left. Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia is expected to join, making the competition tough.

Pecsi, a nominee for the 2025 Golden Boy award, is part of Liverpool’s long-term plans. Though he hasn’t played much at the top level, he gained experience at Puskas Akademia. Pecsi will likely start with Liverpool’s under-21 side but also train with the first team.

PECSI’S LIVERPOOL CONNECTION

Pecsi’s agents shared on Instagram that he has always been a true red at heart. Now, he officially belongs to Liverpool. This shows Pecsi admired Liverpool even before joining them. Pecsi may be developed for a future first-team role.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Pecsi’s signing creates an interesting challenge for manager Slot. Alisson Becker is Liverpool’s number one, but Mamardashvili’s and Pecsi’s arrivals create competition. Vitezslav Jaros may be loaned out for experience, while Harvey Davies signed a new contract recently.

Liverpool aims to integrate their new signings during pre-season. They finished second in the Premier League last season. As domestic and European competitions approach, reports suggest Liverpool is still looking to strengthen other positions.