Four key words from Jurgen Klopp helped Ryan Gravenberch make Liverpool transfer decision

Ryan Gravenberch has revealed what Jurgen Klopp said to persuade him to swap Bayern Munich for Liverpool.

The 21-year-old had been a long-standing target and joined the Reds on transfer deadline day for £34million.

Gravenberch saw game time limited at the Allianz Arena, starting just three Bundesliga matches last season, and opted for a move to Anfield.

«Before I came in, I spoke with the coach and he gave me a good feeling,» Gravenberch recently said.

«He said to me: 'Yes, I want you'. And he gave me his plans and explained everything. He gave me such a good feeling that my decision was a fast one.

»Of course, I spoke a little bit with Virgil [van Dijk] too and he said that Liverpool was a top club and that I was going to play, for sure. So he said those sorts of things to me and that also gave me a good feeling to come here.

«I don't think there was one particular player I was looking forward to playing with here at Liverpool but rather the whole team because I played against them with Bayern in pre-season in Singapore and they are a really good team.

»The club also added some excellent signings in the summer and also I think it's not just about one big, big player. I think the whole team is good and that's why I trust the whole team."

Gravenberch also touched on the reasoning behind his shirt number, his first goal for the club, and the Liverpool fans.

He added: «My decision [to wear] the No.38 jersey was because I made my debut at Ajax in the 38 and when I went to Bayern Munich I chose that number again because I felt I had something special because I had made my debut for Ajax with it. I think I will keep wearing 38 all my life, so 38 is definitely my favourite number.

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