Ryan Gravenberch was unwavering in his desire to join Liverpool this summer. Even though Manchester United showed interest in him during the transfer window.
As reported by The Athletic, Bayern Munich altered their stance on selling the Dutch midfielder just 72 hours before the transfer deadline.
Ryan Gravenberch became Liverpool’s last signing of the transfer window. Securing a £34 million deal at the age of 21 after experiencing a challenging period at Bayern Munich.
Despite his recent challenges, Gravenberch garnered substantial interest from multiple clubs. Liverpool were notably enthusiastic about acquiring him. While Manchester United also had their sights set on the midfielder as they sought to bolster their central midfield options.
Can Ryan Gravenberch thrive successfully at Liverpool?
According to The Athletic, there are certain comparisons being made at Liverpool between Gravenberch and Gini Wijnaldum. Additionally, Gravenberch engaged in extensive discussions with both Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo before finalizing his move to the club.
The opportunity to collaborate with Jurgen Klopp strongly appealed to the young midfielder. Klopp himself has indicated that Ryan Gravenberch is an “exceptional” talent, further underscoring the mutual interest and excitement about the partnership.
Liverpool certainly deserves significant praise for their performance in the transfer window. They managed to navigate the departure of several key midfielders who had been integral to the club’s success.
Given Ryan Gravenberch limited playing time at Bayern, there might be an adjustment period required. However, there is a genuine belief from both Liverpool and the player that this transfer is ideal for all parties present.
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