 Shelvey became Charlton's youngest ever player in April 2008
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Liverpool have secured the signature of Charlton's highly rated teenage midfielder Jonjo Shelvey for an initial fee of £1.7m.
The England Under-17 international, 18, has passed a medical and will join the Anfield club on 10 May.
He has made 48 appearances for the Addicks since making his debut at 16.
"His signing is part of our long-term strategic recruitment plan," Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow told the club's official website.
"Jonjo is an exciting young England international. We all look forward to welcoming him to Melwood [Liverpool's training ground]."
Shelvey has made 27 appearances this season as Charlton push for promotion.
A product of the academy at The Valley, he has been linked with several Premier League clubs since becoming the youngest ever first-team player to turn out for the south Londoners at the age of 16 years and 59 days.
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The Romford-born player signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Charlton on his 17th birthday in 2009, with Addicks boss Phil Parkinson commenting: "He's an excellent prospect - I haven't seen a better 17-year-old in the country."
Charlton also revealed that they are in talks with Liverpool over plans for a "strategic partnership" for the development of players from both clubs.
The Addicks, who are believed to have substantial debts, are fifth in the League One table and guaranteed a place in the end-of-season play-offs, with an automatic promotion place almost certainly out of reach.
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