Liverpool's Jarell Quansah ‘ready for next step’ amid Bayer Leverkusen interest

Liverpool's Jarell Quansah ‘ready for next step’ amid Bayer Leverkusen interest

Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah has admitted he feels ready to take the "next step" in his career, with growing interest from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

Speaking ahead of England Under-21s' European Championship qualifier against Slovenia, the 21-year-old reflected on his rapid rise through the ranks and his development over the past three seasons- a journey that included a loan spell at Bristol Rovers before breaking into Liverpool's first team.

"I'm not getting too high or too low with anything," Quansah said. "I think I can take massive learnings from the three seasons I've had in professional football. From Bristol Rovers until now, to put perspective and look back- I'm in a very good position to take the next step."

Quansah made 17 Premier League appearances for Liverpool in the 2024-25 season, earning praise for his composure, aerial strength, and maturity beyond his years. With Arne Slot now at the helm at Anfield, Quansah's future remains under review, though interest from Leverkusen is understood to be serious.

The defender emphasized his focus remains on development rather than speculation. "It comes with working hard and staying focused on what I can control," he added. "As for the future, it'll put me in the best stead if I just keep my head down and keep working." 

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