The 23-year-old French winger has been a key part of PSG's evolution from star-studded nearly-men to arguably the most complete and cohesive team in Europe. Barcola has scored 21 goals and provided 21 assists in 64 appearances in the 2024-25 season, and has been a part of France's national team since 2024.

Barcola's ability to hit the ground running will be crucial for Liverpool's success this season, as the club looks to replace the departed Mohamed Salah. The French winger has played just 13% of his minutes on the right, compared to 77% on the left, since joining PSG in 2023, and is likely to operate in his natural position on the left-hand side of the attack.

Liverpool had initially looked to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as a more like-for-like Salah replacement before his £120m move to Real Madrid, and sources told ESPN the Reds remain in the market for another wide forward. The signing of Barcola is a significant coup for the club, and it remains to be seen how quickly he can build relationships with other members of the club's expensively assembled attack.

The Reds will hope that Barcola can become the face of a new era on Merseyside under Andoni Iraola, and that he can provide the numbers and make the difference in isolation that the Liverpool boss is looking for.