Liverpool signs Barcola for 125 million euros as transfer window closes

Liverpool FC announced the signing of PSG star Bradley Barcola for 125 million euros on August 31.

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Liverpool FC announced on August 31 that they signed Brazilian forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 125 million euros. ^[1] Bradley Barcola stated to the club's communications department that he is happy to be available to play for Liverpool and wants to be on the field. ^[2] Enzo Maresca is the new manager of Manchester City, overseeing a summer transfer window described as based on significant financial spending. ^[3] Manchester City signed Allan for 34 million pounds. ^[4] Aston Villa sold forward Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal for 58.4 million euros, while Karim Benzema also left the club on August 31. ^[5] Bradley Barcola recalled playing a few times at Anfield and being surprised by the atmosphere and the support from the fans. ^[6]

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Liverpool FC announced on August 31 that they signed Brazilian forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 125 million euros. · EL NACIONAL

Bradley Barcola stated to the club's communications department that he is happy to be available to play for Liverpool and wants to be on the field. · EL NACIONAL

Enzo Maresca is the new manager of Manchester City, overseeing a summer transfer window described as based on significant financial spending. · Record

Manchester City signed Allan for 34 million pounds. · Record

Aston Villa sold forward Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal for 58.4 million euros, while Karim Benzema also left the club on August 31. · EL NACIONAL

Bradley Barcola recalled playing a few times at Anfield and being surprised by the atmosphere and the support from the fans. · EL NACIONAL

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