"It's stupid" – Frank Leboeuf slams Liverpool midfielder's decision to accept big-money Saudi offer
Ex-Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has lambasted Liverpool midfielder Fabinho's alleged decision to move to Al-Ittihad this summer.
The Reds are allegedly locked in initial talks with the Saudi Pro League champions over a £40 million transfer of Fabinho. After receiving a bid last week, they have opted to withdraw the 29-year-old Brazilian from their pre-season training camp in Germany, which has already began.
Speaking on ESPN FC, Leboeuf shared his thoughts on Fabinho's potential switch to Nuno Espirito Santo's side. Slamming him, he said:
Expressing his sadness over Fabinho's potential exit, Leboeuf added:
Fabinho, who joined Liverpool from AS Monaco in a deal worth up to £44 million in 2018, has been a crucial part of Jurgen Klopp's successful reign at Anfield. He has helped them lift a total of seven trophies so far.
A right-footed holding midfielder, the 29-cap Brazil international has featured in 219 games across competitions for the Merseyside outfit. He has scored 11 goals and laid out 10 assists for his side along the way.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, famed journalist Christian Falk claimed that Manu Kone is currently on Liverpool's midfield wishlist. He elaborated:
Kone, 22, has been on the Reds' radar since the end of last season. He could pop up as a potential Fabinho replacement should he secure a transfer to the 19-time English champions ahead of the next season.
However, the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder is reportedly set to be out for around six weeks with a knee problem. He sustained the injury during France's 3-1 quarter-final loss to Ukraine at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship earlier this month.
So far, Kone has featured in 60 overall matches for Monchengladbach.
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