Piotr Zielinski reveals that Jurgen Klopp sent a private jet to sign the 'Cesc Fabregas and Ilkay Gundogan hybrid' but instead landed Liverpool legend
Jurgen Klopp may have failed to sign Piotr Zielinski in 2016, but the player he turned to instead proved more than adequate.in 2015, the charismatic manager immediately set about rebuilding his team, and identified the Polish star as one of his top targets to shape his midfield around.
His combination of creativity and athleticism made him an ideal candidate for the German manager's engine room, who favoured box-to-box style midfielders in his dynamic sides.How Jurgen Klopp's new job will impact Leeds with ex-Liverpool boss to join Red BullAnd the 30-year-old has now revealed the lengths Klopp went to in an attempt to secure his services in 2016.
"Liverpool sent a private jet to pick me up. I was shocked because it was the first time I travelled on that means of transport.Roy Keane rips into Trent Alexander-Arnold with scathing statement on Liverpool starEngland told they must hire Thomas Tuchel as next manager - here's why he'd be sensationalZielinski then revealed the high praise Klopp had for him, as he detailed negotiations: "The conversation was great.
And while Klopp may have been disappointed after failing to land his top target, this would surely have only been short lived.After signing for an initial £23m, the Dutchman went on to establish himself as a key player in a Klopp side that would finally take Liverpool back to the very top of world football.During his five years on Merseyside, Wijnaldum made 237 appearances as he won the Champions League, Premier League and Club World Cup.
Klopp, who departed Liverpool in May, finished by adding: “Farewell, Gini: you came, you saw, you won the lot. You’re a Liverpool legend now and forever.”
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