Likely to take up a key role in Klopp’s midfield in 2016/17, Wijnaldum has been praised by his new manager for his versatility.
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Wijnaldum, who came to football relatively late having had thoughts of becoming a gymnast or an acrobat, is Klopp’s seventh signing of a busy close season as the charismatic German attempts to launch a serious title challenge in his first full season in charge.
Wijnaldum departed the North East after one season, where his 11 goals and five assists could not prevent Newcastle from relegation to the Championship.
Liverpool’s £25 million bid includes a player fee of £23 million plus a £1 million appearance-related add-on fee along with an additional £1 million for various targets that he could achieve with the club. The Magpies were relegated from the Premier League.
“I think, though, that it was the best decision for him and for us”.
The Holland midfielder joins the Anfield club for an initial £23m with £2m in add-ons and he will wear the No. 5 shirt.
Liverpool’s deal for Gini Wijnaldum was seemingly all but done earlier in the week – so why was it only announced on Friday?
Newcastle have delivered a warning to Premier League big-boys Liverpool by insisting that they won’t sell sGeorginio Wijnaldum for less than he is worth, according to a report.
“I am so happy that we have got him and he can join us now in the USA”, Klopp told the official site.
Liverpool have finally wrapped up their signing of Georginio Wijnaldum.
“I’ve known him as a player since he was 16 or 17 when I first watched him play for Rotterdam. He gives something back to the group [with his passion] so I look forward to working with him”. I had an opportunity to buy him and I had no hesitation because on the field he can play in various positions, he works and can score goals – a big asset. At the age of 39, Manninger will not expect to play many (if any) games this season, and he’s clearly a better reserve option than Danny Ward, who needs regular game time.
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