“It’s the reality…” – Rennes boss can’t hide his disappointment at losing Jacquet to Liverpool

Rennes manager Habib Beye has admitted that his club never stood a chance of retaining Jeremy Jacquet once Liverpool came calling.

The Reds have agreed a deal worth £60m including add-ons for the French centre-back, with the transfer to take place during the summer rather than for the remainder of this season.

Chelsea had also been pursuing the 20-year-old, who’s understood to have ultimately chosen a move to Anfield as he felt he’d have better prospects of regular game-time than at Stamford Bridge.