Fabio Carvalho’s imminent transfer from Liverpool to Brentford has taken many in the football world by surprise. The 21-year-old was once tipped to shine at Anfield, but he is now said to be embarking onto the next stage of his career. It’s quite the change of direction in Carvalho’s career and as a result, this move invites a lot of questions from fans and pundits.
Liverpool Manager To the Press
New Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, has tested out a lot of players in the friendlies ahead of his first campaign with Liverpool. But the omission of Fabio Carvalho has more or less ascertained his imminent exit. When asked about Carvalho, Slot admitted that he was not aware of the exact details of the situation as his primary focus was on his team. He acknowledged that an agreement was in place for Carvalho’s transfer though he had no conversation about it with the club. This insight into Slot’s focus on his role as head coach underscores his commitment to the team’s overall success, indicating that Carvalho’s future lies elsewhere.
Carvalho’s Career so Far
The rise of Carvalho in English football has been nothing short of impressive. After shining at Fulham under Marco Silva’s guidance, he secured a move to Liverpool in 2022. His knack for scoring and creating opportunities made him a standout in the Championship. But for all the buzz surrounding Carvalho’s arrival at Anfield, he never fully nailed down a place in Liverpool’s first eleven.
Carvalho had two loan spells last season with Hull City and RB Leipzig. He shined at Hull City, registering 9 goals and 2 assists in a total of 20 games. Premier League clubs such as Wolverhampton and Southampton were keen to pick him up. But Brentford has most likely got to the Portuguese ahead of everyone else. The club is preparing to land him for a reported fee of €20 million with add-ons.
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Brentford Keen To Take In Liverpool Youngster
Brentford’s interest in Carvalho highlights their growing ambitions. The club has consistently exceeded expectations in the Premier League, and adding a young, versatile forward like Carvalho could be a masterstroke. And his versatility in playing across the forward line complements Brentford’s fast, fluid play.
Indeed, the Portuguese under-21 international made it clear in his own words that he chose to join Brentford due to their evident determination to bring him on board.
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No Space for the Portuguese
Following loan spells with RB Leipzig and Hull City last season, the 21-year-old returned to Merseyside earlier in the summer, aiming to prove his worth to new head coach Arne Slot. Despite impressing Slot by scoring against Arsenal and Manchester United, Carvalho realized he needed to move on to get regular game time.
Carvalho is happiest in the No 10 role which he could have retained kept if Slot had persevered with a 4-2-3-1 formation. But, with Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of him in the pecking order and plenty of competition for places out wide, his opportunities were constrained.
Fabio Carvalho’s potential move to Brentford represents a fresh start and an opportunity to fulfil his potential. The fact that Liverpool may allow him to leave gives rise to many doubts and at the same time underlines the brutality at top flight football where the competition is intense. Carvalho has the opportunity to establish himself as a regular with Brentford. The Bees can offer the Portuguese the ideal platform for his growth and development.
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