CONFIRMED: Liverpool learn Willian Pacho asking price from Eintracht Frankfurt

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 10 May 2024 16:12 BST
• 3 min read

Confirmed

Eintracht Frankfurt have set an asking price for Willian Pacho between €50 million and €60m, FootballTransfers can confirm.

We are told that a number of clubs are keen on the defender ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old Ecuadorian has enjoyed a superb inaugural season at the Waldstadion, leading to interest from the Premier League.

The youngster signed with the Bundesliga outfit last summer for €9m, penning a five-year deal. Given the length of time left on his contract, Frankfurt will ask for between €50m-€60m this upcoming transfer window for his services.

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How good is Willian Pacho?

The 10-cap Ecuador international has been a breakout star in the Bundesliga this season.

The elegant defender has only been with Frankfurt since last summer having moved from Royal Antwerp as a Belgian league and cup champion.

He first emerged as a youth team player at Independiente del Valle, the same club that produced Moises Caicedo and Piero Hincapie, winning a first-ever Ecuadorian league title for the club in 2021.

Pacho was then scouted by Antwerp, signing in January 2022, and winning the double last season, usually playing in a central defensive partnership with Toby Alderweireld.

Pacho offers assuredness in possession from the left side of defence, and is not afraid of playing forward passes through the lines. A left-footer, he is capable of spreading play to the wings.

He is no slouch either, known as one of the quickest defenders in the league.