Liverpool transfer news: Rafael Camacho rejoins Sporting Lisbon in permanent deal after rejecting new contract
The Reds are now on the lookout for a new left-back with Alberto Moreno also leaving, to leave no cover for Andrew Robertson
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool FC youngster Rafael Camacho has completed a £5m move to Sporting Clube de Portugal.
The 19-year-old, who made his first-team debut last season for Jurgen Klopp’s side last season, has returned to his boyhood club.
Camacho began his career in Sporting’s academy and was linked with a return to Portugal in January.
Liverpool held off loan interest in the winger, who provided cover at left-back for Andrew Robertson and Alberto Moreno.
But Camacho desired more first-team opportunities and proved reluctant to finalise an agreement on a new contract at Anfield.
Liverpool have included £2m-worth of add-ons in the deal with Sporting, as well as a sell-on clause and buy-back option.
Camacho’s departure leaves Klopp without natural cover for first-choice left back Robertson.
Moreno is set to leave on a free transfer at the end of this month, with a return to his native Spain likely.
James Milner, the versatile central midfielder, has previously played a left-back under Klopp, before Robertson’s arrival in 2017.
The Reds have meanwhile siogned Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle and handed Abdi Sharif his first professional contract.
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