Christophe Dugarry says there’s ‘no justification’ for Liverpool spending that a lot on an unproven participant
Former France ahead Christophe Dugarry has described Liverpool as ”suckers” for shelling out £60million to signal Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.
The France Underneath-21 worldwide’s transfer to Anfield was confirmed final night time and he’ll spend the rest of the present Ligue 1 season at Rennes earlier than becoming a member of Liverpool in the summertime.
Jacquet has made simply 36 appearances within the French high flight however that didn’t deter Liverpool, who beat off competitors from Chelsea to deliver him to the Premier League.
Dugarry is delighted Rennes managed to get such a sizeable price however questioned Liverpool’s considering.
He instructed RMC Sport: “This isn’t meant to offend the participant, actually, he’s to not blame in any respect, and we want him all one of the best as a result of he’s an excellent participant. However when you have got suckers like that…effectively carried out to Rennes.
“Rennes managed to discover a sucker like Liverpool that was [willing to pay] €70 million (£60m).”
The deal for Jacquet, 20, was one of many greatest in a January window that, whereas not as frivolous as earlier years, once more noticed the Premier League outspend its European rivals.
And that’s not wholesome, based on 1998 World Cup winner Dugarry, who added: “Allow them to proceed, all these English golf equipment, sending tens of thousands and thousands of euros. This isn’t only a two-tiered soccer scenario anymore, it’s a soccer that’s misplaced its thoughts.
“Let’s cease attempting to faux there’s a justification for it. There’s no justification in any respect. I don’t know what’s occurring. It’s ridiculous! No, it’s not provide and demand. It’s ridiculous! It’s ridiculous!”
‘Strain will likely be on Jacquet at Liverpool’
Dugarry fears the dimensions of the price may current an issue for Jacquet when he does seem for Liverpool in pre-season.
“Poor Jacquet, this switch goes to place a whole lot of strain on him,” added the previous Barcelona, AC Milan and Birmingham star.
“The poor child, who’s definitely an excellent participant, goes to reach with a lot strain. His performances will likely be seen in a different way, despite the fact that he doesn’t deserve it.
“These of us who know soccer, let’s not attempt to justify this quantity by saying it’s as a result of Liverpool has cash or no matter. It’s meaningless!”
