Jerome Sinclair to Watford: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Liverpool announced on Thursday a deal has been agreed with Watford for the transfer of young forward Jerome Sinclair.

News of the move was reported on the official Reds website. “The 19-year-old has secured a move to Vicarage Road upon the expiry of his Reds contract but, as he is under the age of 24, his registration would have been subject to compensation in the form of a development fee,” noted the statement.

Watford revealed on their official website that Sinclair has penned a five-year contract at Vicarage Road and posted the following on Twitter to welcome him to the club:

According to David Prentice of the Liverpool Echo, the compensation agreed between the two clubs for the player is £4 million.

The player’s decision to sign for Watford was confirmed in an Instagram post from his representative, Colossal Sports Management, in May:

The teenager was tipped for big things at Anfield after excelling in the club's youth setup following a move from West Bromwich Albion in 2011, but he will continue his progression as a Hornets player.

Sinclair made just five senior appearances during his time on Merseyside, the first of which—when he was 16 years and six days old—saw the striker become the youngest player to appear for Liverpool in the Reds’ long history. His only goal for the club came in an FA Cup tie against Exeter City in early 2016.

In addition, Sinclair has also represented England five times at both the under-16 and under-17 levels.