Oxford United have completed the signing of Liverpool forward Max Woltman, with the 19-year-old joining for an undisclosed fee.
The youngster, who made two senior appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s side, had been on trial with the U’s and featured in their 1-0 pre-season win over Swansea last month.
Last week, head coach Liam Manning confirmed the two clubs were holding talks over the forward, before adding: “It depends on what the deal looks like, that’s the big bit.”
Now, the U’s have landed the former Doncaster loanee on a three-year deal and he becomes the first permanent transfer the club have paid a fee for.
After signing for the U’s, the teenage attacker said: “Coming from Liverpool, which has a massive history, when you come to Oxford, it’s also a massive club as well with a big fanbase and a lot of cracking players in the side.
“It’s not a step back, it’s a big step forward for me and I’m really looking forward to it.
“Hopefully I’ll go score a few goals and help the team, and go for promotion.
“I think they deserve to be at a higher level and the fans know that.
“They want to play at the highest level they possibly can because this team can definitely do it.”
Asked where he sees himself playing his best football, Woltman added: “Just behind the striker as a ten, I think that’s where you can link the game and get in the box, and score goals – that’s where I prefer playing.
“I’m a good finisher, I’m good on the ball, I’m silky and like to combine play.”
Manning said: “We had a real honest chat with Max, he obviously came in and spent the week with us so we got to see him up close.
“He’s a terrific personality and character, which you take for granted a little bit.
“We’ve seen his talent, we’ve seen his qualities.
“What we’re trying to work as hard as we can to do is make sure that we produce a team capable in the short-term but also do some work for the medium and long-term as well.
“With Max, we had that chat and I think he’s quite clear he’s coming in to compete and fight against some slightly more experienced players.
“At the same point, I wouldn’t rule out that if he’s doing better than them, he’ll play and it’s as simple as that.”
