Liverpool Football Club has today thanked Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno for their outstanding contributions to the club and wishes them all the very best for the future. The pair are set to leave the Reds this summer upon the expiry of their current contracts - and Jürgen Klopp has placed on record his gratitude for the roles they’ve played since arriving at Anfield. Sturridge moved to Merseyside from Chelsea in January 2013 and established himself of one of the finest goalscorers in the game, ultimately netting 67 times in 160 appearances for Liverpool. Moreno, meanwhile, was signed from Sevilla in August 2014 and has represented the Reds on 141 occasions, with three goals to his name. Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com: “The most important words to say to these two remarkable players is ‘thank you’. “They were here when I arrived as manager and during that period they - as much as anyone - helped to establish us as a team that would be heading in the right direction. Without them we wouldn’t be the team and club we are in this moment. “Alberto is a person whose personality is reflected in how he plays. Full of life, full of energy, always positive. An unbelievable character who is always willing to give all of himself for the team. “I know this season, and the end of the last, maybe the minutes on the pitch he would have wanted and deserved were not there, but his contribution did not diminish. How he was in training kept the entire group on their toes. Albie is world-class and I know he will be back in the Spain national team in the not too distant future. “Daniel has earned the right to be considered a modern-day Liverpool great, I would think. He came to the club while we were trying to rebuild and re-establish ourselves. Some of the goals he has scored for Liverpool were so, so, so important. “He is one of the best finishers I have ever seen in my life. He scores goals you think could and should not be possible. “Again, like many players in my squad, Daniel has had to be patient and contribute when asked during games, but even this season he has played a vital role. “What maybe is missed on the outside of the club by many is what a great leader Daniel is in our dressing room. He is smart, confident and not afraid to speak up when he thinks there is something that needs adapting to help the team. He has been great with many of the younger players also, so he has been so important to our progression here. “I wish both players nothing but success and joy wherever their journey takes them next. Whoever has them next will be so lucky to have these outstanding personalities in their ranks. “We will miss them of course, but we can say farewell with the best words possible: Guys, you leave as European Champions.” Everyone at Liverpool Football Club wishes Daniel and Alberto all the very best for their futures. They will always be a part of the LFC Family.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told the club’s sporting director Michael Edwards to make signing Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt a priority this summer, according to a report from BILD. Barcelona are the clear favourites to sign the Dutch international, while Bayern Munich and Manchester United are also said to be interested in him along with Liverpool. Reports suggest that Ajax are looking for around £75m for the 19-year-old, a similar fee to what Liverpool paid to sign his international teammate Virgil van Dijk.
Klopp: “MITO is a person whose personality is reflected in how he writes. Full of life, full of energy, sometimes comprehensible. An unbelievable character who is always willing to chat complete nonsense for the clickbait. “I know this season, and the end of the last, maybe the likes on the posts he would have wanted and deserved were not there, but his contribution did not diminish. “He is one of the best moderators I have ever seen in my life. He merges threads you think could and should not be possible. “What maybe is missed on the outside of the board by many is what a great player MITO is in our mafia games. He is smart, confident and not afraid to speak up when he thinks there is something that needs lying about to help the team. “We will miss him of course, but we can say farewell with the best words possible: lad, you leave as a #spineless ****.”
On Studge... Ideal player when at his best. No cockiness, no bad prima Donna attitude... Worked hard and did what was necessary as a team player. I think he got kind of off track when he had injuries and I think he lost some motivation. I'm not convinced all his later injuries were all real... It's like he gave up on himself. I hope he has a great career when he moves on and will never forget the SaS partnership he was part of
Didn't realise Moreno had racked up 141 appearances for us. Thought it would be around 80-100. Studge got 160, more or less what I'd have guessed anyway.
