Manchester City youth captain announces move to Liverpool in Instagram post.

Liverpool Continue to Strengthen Academy with Another Signing from Man City

Liverpool have once again bolstered their youth ranks by signing a highly rated talent from rivals Manchester City — with the move confirmed directly via social media.

This isn’t the first time the Reds have secured a top young prospect from their direct competitors. Last year, Liverpool brought in defender Lucas Clarke from City, who has since progressed well within the U18 setup.

Now, 16-year-old Kenzie Alford follows a similar path. A former captain of City’s youth sides, Alford has stood out in national tournaments over the past year and arrives with a reputation for leadership and versatility. Comfortable as both a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box No.8, he adds depth to a promising U16 group at Kirkby, which already features prospects like Joshua Abe, Erik Farkas, and Vincent Joseph.

Liverpool hope that Alford, much like Clarke, can rise quickly through the academy ranks and eventually push for a place in the senior squad. The club has a proven track record of promoting youth, with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Conor Bradley, and Rio Ngumoha all making the step up in recent years.

Despite the intense rivalry between Liverpool and City in recent seasons, there appears to be increasing crossover between the two clubs. Pep Lijnders, now part of City’s coaching staff, is one such link, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see multiple former City players emerge at Anfield in the near future.

Securing academy talents like Alford only reinforces Liverpool’s growing momentum under Arne Slot — and even players from City’s youth ranks seem to recognise the appeal of wearing red.