Liverpool sells Bobby Clark to Salzburg

Liverpool FC has officially transferred midfielder Bobby Clark to Austrian club RB Salzburg in a deal worth £10 million. The Premier League side has secured a 17.5 percent sell-on clause and a matching-rights agreement, allowing them the option to buy back the player in the future. Clark will be reuniting with Pep Lijnders, the former Liverpool assistant manager who now leads Salzburg, a team poised for Champions League action after their recent victory over Dynamo Kiev. Clark, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in 2021 for £1.5 million, made a total of 14 appearances for the club, scoring his sole goal during a 6-1 win against Sparta Prague in the Europa League. His contributions were particularly notable in 2024 when Liverpool faced a midfield crisis due to injuries and international duties. He played a key role as a substitute in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea and was instrumental in Liverpool's FA Cup victory over Arsenal. Despite his promising performances, competition for midfield positions at Liverpool was intense, leading to the decision to sell Clark. The 20-year-old, son of former professional footballer Lee Clark, had been close to a loan move to Derby County last summer and received further interest from lower-tier clubs in January. After three years at Liverpool, Clark's permanent move to Salzburg marks a new chapter in his career, as he seeks more regular playing time and development in a competitive European environment.