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Liverpool rumoured to trigger €14.5m release clause for Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Stoke City for the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri, having triggered a €14.5million release clause in his contract, according to latest reports. The Swiss international is set to make a move to Anfield this summer, with personal terms on a long-term contract already believed to have been agreed. The 26-year-old…
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Liverpool to play Torino in final pre-season fixture ahead of new season
Liverpool have announced they will play Torino at Anfield in their final pre-season fixture ahead of the 2018/19 season. Jurgen Klopp’s side will take on the Serie A side on August 7, just four days ahead of their opening Premier League clash against West Ham United at Anfield. Liverpool were originally pencilled in to face…
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Liverpool to face West Ham on opening day of Premier League season
Liverpool welcome West Ham United to Anfield for their opening 2018/19 Premier League fixture. The Reds will face West Ham on August 11 as they begin their third full season under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, looking to improve on two consecutive fourth-placed finishes. The Premier League released their fixture list on Thursday, with Liverpool…
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Jurgen Klopp explains why he chose to manage Liverpool over other clubs
Jurgen Klopp was linked with a number of clubs after leaving Dortmund, and the German outlined why he chose to manage Liverpool. The Reds manager replaced Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in 2015, with his acquisition a real statement of intent from Liverpool and owners group Fenway Sports Group. Klopp was regarded as being one of…
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“He loves it here” – Jurgen Klopp confident about Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp says he remains confident about Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield following a remarkable debut season. Salah has had an outstanding first season on Merseyside, scoring 44 goals in all competitions and firing the Reds into Saturday‘s Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev. The Egyptian has picked up numerous accolades during his…
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Real Madrid’s arrogance will be music to the ears of Jurgen Klopp ahead of Champions League final
Real Madrid’s media onslaught ahead of the Champions League final is in full effect, with former managers, presidents and the Spanish press making out Saturday’s clash to be a mere formality. On Saturday evening, Jurgen Klopp will address his Liverpool side for one last time before they walk out of the tunnel at Kiev’s Olimpiyskiy…
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Liverpool FC: The Road to Kiev – Champions League final 2017/18
Watch Liverpool’s journey to the Champions League final as the Reds face holders Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26. Liverpool have played 14 games in this campaign’s Champions League to reach the final, starting in Germany 280 days ago. Jurgen Klopp’s side only managed to secure European qualification on the final day of last…
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Virgil van Dijk: “I forget I’ve only been here for five months” – Video
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk looks ahead to the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday as he says he feels settled in to life at Anfield. Van Dijk, who is in his first season at the club, could not hide his excitement ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Real, as he says, “it almost…
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Suso reveals release clause as he says he would like to play for Liverpool again
Former Liverpool player Suso says he would like to play for the Reds again one day as he reflected on his time at Anfield, despite saying he is fully committed to AC Milan. The Spanish playmaker spent four and a half years at Liverpool between 2012 and 2015 and was highly regarded by many supporters…
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Emre Can to depart Liverpool next week as midfielder’s move to Juventus seemingly confirmed
Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta has appeared to confirm recent reports suggesting Emre Can will sign for the club after the Champions League final. Liverpool will be looking to add their sixth European Cup in Kiev next Saturday, with current holders and 12-time winners Real Madrid lying in wait for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Can, who has…
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