Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano dropped the bombshell update on February 1, 2026: the agreement between Liverpool and Lutsharel Geertruida was done days ago, with personal terms never in doubt. The 25-year-old Dutch international is fully committed to the move—he knows Arne Slot very well from their successful days together at Feyenoord—and is eager to join the reigning Premier League champions. Romano’s exact words: “The agreement between Liverpool and Lutsharel Geertruida was done days ago, never an issue on personal terms. Geertruida wants the move, he knows Arne Slot very well. It’s on Liverpool, Sunderland and RB Leipzig to understand how to find a solution in next hours.”
This marks a major breakthrough in what had been a complicated three-way negotiation. Geertruida, currently on a season-long loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig (with his contract running until 2029), has impressed in the Premier League despite not being a guaranteed starter for the Black Cats. His versatility—equally adept at right-back, centre-back, or even in a defensive midfield role—makes him the perfect fit for Slot’s injury-ravaged backline, where Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, and others have been sidelined.
The deal’s structure appears to involve Liverpool assuming the remainder of Geertruida’s loan from RB Leipzig, with Sunderland agreeing to terminate early (likely with some compensation or replacement lined up). Reports from TEAMtalk and others indicate Sunderland’s roadblock has been removed, RB Leipzig is set to give the green light, and Liverpool are “in dreamland” over landing a player Slot personally knows and trusts. No permanent fee has been detailed yet, but the focus is on immediate impact for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Fans on X erupted with excitement, sharing clips of Geertruida’s Feyenoord highlights under Slot—strong tackling, progressive passing, and composure on the ball—while praising the “smart, low-risk” addition amid defensive woes. This comes hot on the heels of Liverpool’s recent 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle, where emotional moments (like Ibrahima Konaté’s goal) highlighted squad depth needs.
With the transfer window closing imminently (February 2, 2026), all signs point to this being finalized swiftly—Romano’s “HERE WE GO” feels imminent. A true coup for Slot, reuniting with a trusted talent to bolster the title defense and push in other competitions. Reds supporters can celebrate: the back line just got a massive upgrade!
