Here is all you need to know about Cheick Doucoure, the new target for Liverpool, his transfer news, on and off pitch life, age and height
Cheick Doucoure, a midfielder for Crystal Palace and Liverpool, is reportedly the subject of discussions, according to a recent Daily Mail report.
Who is Cheick Doucoure, bio, age, height, salary, career stats, salary and contract details
The 23-year-old is likely off to a quick start in the Premier League given the impact he had at Selhurst Park last season, where he made a total of 77 tackles, enough for 12th highest in the division.
The former Lens player also has exceptional interceptions skills, ranking in the 96th percentile among positional peers for interceptions made per 90 over the past year as well as the 84th percentile for clearances.
Given his age and defensive prowess, the midfielder from Bamako would be a fantastic long-term replacement for Fabinho, but there are doubts about whether he is worth the money Palace are demanding.
Liverpool would be taking a large risk by spending £70 million on a player who has only played one season in the Premier League, and Palace are in a strong negotiating position because the maestro is under contract until 2027.
🚨 Cheick Doucouré is now Liverpool's priority for the number 6 role. 🦅
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 16, 2023
Who is Cheick Doucoure?
Cheick Oumar Doucouré, a Malian football player who plays defensive midfield for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Mali national team, was born on January 8, 2000. The 23-year-old measures 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in).
A look at Cheick Doucoure’s club and international career
Doucouré attended JMG Academy Bamako during his formative years. He first played the 2016–17 season with AS Real Bamako before moving on to RC Lens the following year. In the 2018–19 Ligue 2 season, Doucouré played 34 games in all competitions, quickly establishing himself at Lens.
Doucouré agreed to a five-year deal with Crystal Palace on July 11, 2022. He won Crystal Palace FC Player of the Year in his inaugural campaign with the club.
Doucouré’s first national team call-up for Mali came in October of last year. He made his Mali debut against Gabon on November 17, 2018, in a 1-0 victory that qualified Mali for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Cheick Doucoure’s parents
There is no information about Cheick Doucoure’s parents or siblings.
Cheick Doucoure’s net worth
Cheick Doucouré earns £47,000 per week, £2,444,000 per year playing for Crystal Palace as a DM and his net worth is £3,551,600.