The striker continues to turn heads as Liverpool
among others are monitoring his development
Ricardo Pepi continues to boost his profile both internationally and in Europe, scoring the decisive goal in the United States' 1-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday.
"We were here to fight. We knew it was going to be difficult," Pepi said after the match. "At the end of the day we got the result and now it's time to go and take care of it at home." The Inquirer
The 21-year-old striker's goal, his 12th in 32 international appearances, came from a Christian Pulisic setup. Pepi timed his run perfectly to get behind Jamaica's defense, and despite a slight mishit, his shot found the net off the far post.
The goal marked another milestone in Pepi's rising career, making him just the fourth American to score 12 international goals before age 22, joining elite company with Landon Donovan, Jozy Altidore and Pulisic.
At the club level, Pepi has become an important figure at PSV Eindhoven, where he has already netted six goals this season, halfway to his personal best in the Eredivisie. While primarily serving as a backup to veteran Luuk de Jong, Pepi's performances have caught the attention of several European clubs. According to recent reports, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the American striker. While PSV values Pepi at around €25 million and sees him as a long-term investment, they might consider offers if the price is right.
With the 2026 World Cup just 18 months away, Pepi has established himself as a key figure in Pochettino's U.S. squad but hopes to be the starter moving forward.
"I'm at a point in my career right now where I'm ready,” Pepi said. “I'm ready to either start, to get more playing time. I feel like I've been showing that." Yahoo
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