Liverpool Secure Mor Ndiaye: Promising Senegalese Defender Joins Academy Ranks

Liverpool’s Latest Youth Acquisition

Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement to sign promising Senegalese defender Mor Ndiaye, marking another significant investment in the club’s youth development strategy. The 18-year-old will join the Reds’ academy ranks, becoming their third signing of 2026, following Noah Adekoya and fellow young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe.

Rising Star from Senegal

The young defender plays for Senegalese second-tier side Amitié FC, which is owned by former Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba. Ndiaye stood out at the U17 World Cup in November, starting all four games for Senegal and helping the African side reach the round of 32. Ndiaye is a left-footed centre-back who plays on that side, a valuable profile for Liverpool’s defensive recruitment.

Technical Profile and Future Prospects

At the U17 World Cup, Ndiaye impressed with his composure and quality on the ball, with his technical quality and ability to break the lines with passes making him an ideal fit for Liverpool’s possession-based style. He is tall, quick and reads the game well, whilst standing out for his physicality, aerial strength and composure.

Strategic Significance for Liverpool

This signing underscores Liverpool’s commitment to building a robust academy pipeline, particularly in defensive positions. Ndiaye will join Rob Page’s Under-21 set-up, where he’ll have the opportunity to develop alongside other young prospects. This move closely follows Liverpool’s signing of fellow young defender Ifeane Ndukwe from Austria Wien last week, underlining their focus on building a strong pipeline of defensive talent from Africa and beyond. For Liverpool supporters, Ndiaye represents another exciting prospect who could potentially progress to the first team in the coming years.