Liverpool have confirmed that defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has agreed a loan move to Levante, with the possibility that the centre-back could still feature for the Reds this campaign.
Ndukwe will spend the season with the Spanish top-flight side after an impressive breakthrough since arriving from Austria Vienna this summer. A £2.6million move was agreed in principle earlier in the year, and following a trial period throughout pre-season, the transfer has now been completed.
Work permit eligibility explained
The 18-year-old is currently ineligible to play competitive games for Liverpool due to work permit issues. However, because Ndukwe is moving to La Liga, appearances for Levante would instantly take him to the level needed to be awarded a permit.
In any case, Liverpool will have an exemption spot available from February onwards that would allow Ndukwe to play. The Reds therefore have the option to recall Ndukwe in January from his spell at Levante should it be deemed appropriate.
Sixth loan exit this summer
Ndukwe becomes the sixth Liverpool youngster to head out on loan this summer, following Kieran Morrison (Sheffield Wednesday), Calum Scanlon (Cardiff City), Amara Nallo (HJK Helsinki), Armin Pecsi (TSV Hartberg) and Kyle Kelly (Forest Green Rovers).
