Liverpool have agreed a deal with Herfolge to sign
Nikola Saric on a three-year contract despite reported rival
interest from Tottenham and Barcelona.
The 17-year-old starlet is heading to Anfield after Rafa Benitez
tied up the deal personally, which surprised the Danish club.
All that remains is for Saric to put pen-to-paper on his
contract at Anfield but he has already expressed his delight at
clinching the move.
"'This is Rafa' he said," recalled sports director Per Rud to
the club's official website when asked about how the transfer came
about. "I almost thought it was a lie!
"We are pleased and proud that Nikola has gone to one of the
world's best football clubs. We would have liked to have earned
more money from Nikola but his injury and the fact that his
contract expired in the New Year made it difficult.
"Liverpool acted extremely well in all cases and knew all the
details. They have been fair in the process and could've waited
until the New Year but they will have him over now."
Saric is enthusiastic about linking up with the superstars of
the first team on Merseyside.
"It is a unique opportunity for me," the Denmark Under-18
international informed Dagbladet Koge.
"I will train with the big names over there and there is time
for me to develop at reserve level.
"I am very pleased with the development as it has been a very
tough season for me."
Herfolge claimed on their official website that Spurs, Barca and
Charlton wanted the talented striker, who is reckoned to be one of
their best-ever players, after offering him trials.
