Bobby Clark has completed a permanent transfer to Red Bull Salzburg, pending international clearance.
The 19-year-old midfielder leaves Liverpool after three years at the club, joining the Austrian Bundesliga side.
Clark initially signed with the Reds from Newcastle United in August 2021 and made his senior debut a year later, coming on as a substitute during Liverpool’s 9-0 home victory against AFC Bournemouth.
In total, Clark made 14 appearances for Liverpool, including a memorable substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup final triumph over Chelsea at Wembley in February.
The midfielder also found the net in a Europa League tie against Sparta Prague at Anfield last season.
Now, Clark embarks on a new chapter in his career with Salzburg, where he will reunite with former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders.
After putting pen to paper, Clark said: “I am pleased to be taking this step in my career, and I can hardly wait to get out onto the pitch with my new team-mates.
“It is the perfect move to the perfect club for me.
“I saw at Liverpool the kind of players that are developed in Salzburg like Sadio Mane and Dominik Szoboszlai, and they were a big inspiration for me.
“Everyone knows how great the prospects are for young players here.
“I also know Pep Lijnders from Liverpool, of course, and the fact he is the coach here influenced my decision.”
Sporting director Bernhard Seonbuchner added: “Bobby Clark is a highly talented player with huge potential, who will improve further with us due to his ability.
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“He has developed mostly at Liverpool, has played in the first team there and knows our coach well, as a result.
“That is definitely a reason we have managed to sign Bobby for FC Red Bull Salzburg.”
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