Liverpool wonderkid CONFIRMS 'fresh start' as move announced

Liverpool’s youth and academy sides continue to produce top-class talents.

The first-team squad currently features the likes of Conor Bradley, James McConnell and Tyler Morton - all promoted through the youth ranks - while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher and Jarell Quansah all moved on this summer.

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There is currently a first-team pathway in mind for other academy jewels like Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni and Jayden Danns.

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However, it’s not always possible for academy players to continue on their journey at Liverpool. The time soon comes for a decision to be made in the best interests of the youngster’s own personal development.

Barrett-Underwood leaves Liverpool

Leaving Liverpool was a choice first taken by Keehan Barrett-Underwood towards the back end of 2024. The United States under-17 international opted to cut ties with the Reds having featured for the club at U16 level.

The defender joined Leicester City U18s on trial - playing for the Foxes in November - before later penning a goodbye note to Liverpool.

“Thank you so much Liverpool for all the great memories I have made along the way and thank you to all my teammates for helping me on my journey,” the 2008-born star wrote on Instagram.

“I have loved watching everyone develop and helping me develop as a player I will miss all of you guys but it is time for me to develop on a different journey but I hope you all keep developing and strive for the best in the future.

“I’ve decided to leave as I need to develop on a different path but hopefully we will see each other again.”

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The right-back subsequently moved to Sheffield United for the remainder of the 2024/25 season with the club now confirming that Barrett-Underwood is among the scholarship intake ahead of the new campaign.

“Ten players have put pen to paper on scholarships at the club ahead of the 2025/26 Professional Development League season,” a statement on the club’s website read.

Barrett-Underwood confirms "fresh start"

“Barrett-Underwood joined towards the end of the season from Liverpool.”

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And so the defender will continue his career elsewhere having decided Liverpool wasn’t the place for him to be. “Fresh start,” the player wrote on Instagram, alongside an image of him signing for the Blades.