The official statement from "Liverpool" confirms that Ndukwe, who has an interesting international background, will join the team in the summer. Initially, he will play for the U21 youth team.
The contract with the defender is valid until 2030. However, his transfer will only be finalized after a number of conditions are met: Ndukwe must obtain international clearance to play in the UK and turn 18. Until the end of the current season, he will continue to play for Vienna's "Austria".
According to information from Sky Sport Austria, the transfer fee was around 3 million euros.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe was born in Vienna to a family with a diverse cultural heritage—his mother is Russian and his father is Nigerian. At the youth level, he represents the Austrian national team, but on his social media, he mentions three countries: Russia, Austria, and Nigeria.
This season, Ndukwe is playing in the second Austrian league, where he has participated in seven matches and provided one assist. His abilities caught the attention of "Liverpool" scouts after a successful performance at the U17 World Cup in Qatar, where the Austrian team reached the final but lost to Portugal 0-1.
The signing of Ndukwe is seen as a long-term investment by "Liverpool" in a talented defender.
