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Liverpool complete the signing of 16-year-old Celta Vigo defender Stefan Bajcetic for £224,000 ahead of the change in regulations in January

Liverpool have completed the signing of 16-year-old defender Stefan Bajcetic for £224,000.

The Premier League champions were keen to push through a deal ahead of the change in regulations over signing players under the age of 18 from January 1.

Liverpool – who have been scouting Bajcetic since 2019 – also beat competitors Manchester United to the youngsters signature.

Liverpool have completed the signing of 16-year-old defender Stefan Bajcetic (above)

Liverpool have completed the signing of 16-year-old defender Stefan Bajcetic (above)

Bajcetic has been at Spanish club Celta Vigo for seven years and is said to be eager to test himself in England top-flight.