Liverpool have confirmed they will sign winger Takumi Minamino when the transfer window opens.
He has signed a 4 and a half year contract which will expire in the summer of 2024. Minamino has scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in 22 appearances for the Austrian side this season.
“It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player,” Minamino said.
Takumi Minamino against Liverpool in this season’s Champions League.
“To play in the Premier League was one of my targets,” he added.
“I think this is the top-class league in the world. I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.
“But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I’m really happy about it. I’m looking forward to it.”
As shown in the picture above, Minamino played in both of his side’s Champions League games against the Liverpool this season, scoring in the 4-3 defeat at Anfield in October.
Klopp shared some comments with press regarding the signing, saying “He is brave with the ball but also brave without the ball; a proper team player. He makes the best of himself for the benefit of others.
“His Champions League experience is a big bonus and coming from the club and organisation he does, we know he’ll be well coached, used to an elite environment and had all the right experiences.”
Liverpool haven’t made that many signings this season, and in my personal opinion it’s not a bad thing; don’t try and fix what isn’t broken. Liverpool are currently 10 points clear, currently undefeated with only 1 draw this season in the Premier League.
Scotty ✅
