The agent who accused Liverpool of mentally bullying Bobby Duncan was cut out of the teenager’s move to Fiorentina.
Saif Rubie, who caused a fierce backlash from Liverpool fans, was not involved as the clubs finally agreed a £1.8m transfer.
Duncan, 18, the cousin of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, is set to sign a three year deal after an acrimonious exit from Liverpool.
Rubie released an explosive statement last week, accusing Liverpool of “mentally bullying” and “destroying the life” of the forward as he looked to force through a move.
Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards was also accused of ignoring Duncan’s mental wellbeing.
Liverpool hit back and called the allegations was “unfounded” and “inflammatory” while Jurgen Klopp said the club “really, really cared about their young players.”
Rubie’s involvement in the deal was causing a stand-off and it is now going ahead without him.
Fiorentina’s original offer to take Duncan on loan was rejected but now a permanent deal has been agreed by the clubs with Liverpool also getting 20 per cent of any future sell-on.
Duncan joined Liverpool last year after forcing his way out of Manchester City and has scored 32 goals at youth level this season but believed he should have been further up the pecking order.
yezcdklors
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I think should also give this guys 1 or 2 opportunity it will help the players and the club. Not always mane Salah and firmino, he gave Origri contract and still on the bench. It demoralised them. They also want golden boots.
123divit
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good luck
Cemcdempyz
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32 goals at youth level a season and you let him go? This doesn't look good for Liverpool. Scenes when he scores the winner at Anfield 4 years from now and Liverpool have to pay €200m to buy him.
Paramzhea
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signs an extension for 5 years six weeks earlier and gets mentally disturbed? the agent just destroyed his reputation.. this is what happens when you believe anything and everything said by idiots around you.
Jatacdmoru
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bye bye Duncan YWAWA.
RED_Madridista
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Quite unfortunate. His agent should have gone about this in a decent way...but Duncan did the same thing with Man City so there is obviously a trend. He feels he is better than he actually is and is impatient in his progression. He won’t find it easy in Serie A . He’s no way as good or as developed as Jadon Sancho or Ademola Lookman. He wasn’t really exceptional during pre season.
Brewster is playing with u23s but he is still happy and see Duncan, rates himself as first team player..
Woybcde
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Quite unfortunate. His agent should have gone about this in a decent way...but Duncan did the same thing with Man City so there is obviously a trend. He feels he is better than he actually is and is impatient in his progression. He won’t find it easy in Serie A . He’s no way as good or as developed as Jadon Sancho or Ademola Lookman. He wasn’t really exceptional during pre season.
Cauenpryz-
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good riddance
Ernesta
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This young kid has decided to be famous with his brawling agent saga
Sure
jeokopstuy
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stupid boy
Alvyndeclerk
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thank God leave small boy pushing for playing time in first team..gelaway
Kuwe81
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Dear oh dear Duncan!!! Don't think you will become like Gerrard that Agent of your is confusing you sack him before its too late.
Roroo7
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This young kid has decided to be famous with his brawling agent saga