Premier League club Liverpool has signed Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on loan on deadline day. Liverpool’s plan to sign the midfielder emerged during the day and the clubs have reached an agreement. The Loan deal will be valid until June 2024, with no buy option.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his desire to sign a midfielder this summer. He said that they missed a midfielder because he decided to join a different club. After an average start to the Premier League season, Klopp indicated the club needs a midfielder in this window itself.
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Arther Melo will benefit the weak midfield Liverpool seems to be struggling with. A no-buy option means Liverpool will have to negotiate with Juventus after the season if it wants to make the permanent transfer.
Arthur Melo player profile
26-year-old Arthur Melo is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He has represented the nation 22 times. Arthur Melo signed for Juventus in 2020 from Barcelona on the deadline day. He made 63 appearances for Juventus scoring one goal and assisting one.
Arthur Melo made 31 appearances last season assisting one goal. He has won two trophies with Juventus. The Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup in the 2020-21 season. Arthur Melo is occasionally also used as a central midfielder by managers.
Arthur is excellent on the ball and can take the ball out of tight spaces. His pass accuracy is often very tidy. All these qualities make him a good candidate to be called ‘press resistant.’
Injuries are his biggest weakness and concern. He played 31 matches for Juventus last season but missed 13 due to regular injuries. He often sits out of the squad injured and that’s one area where he has to improve to impress Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Massimiliano Allegri, manager of Juventus said last season about Arthur Melo “He has extraordinary technical abilities.” Arthur Melo will hope to perform up to his standards to make a good impression in the Premier League and while doing so help Liverpool’s midfield woes.
