{"id":669253,"date":"2026-07-02T05:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/669253\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T05:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:42:12","slug":"liverpool-can-finally-sign-player-jurgen-klopp-was-desperate-for-the-club-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/669253\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool can finally sign player Jurgen Klopp was desperate for the club to buy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jurgen Klopp could witness Liverpool sign one of his former targets this summer\"FOXBOROUGH,<\/p>\n

Jurgen Klopp was rejected by Leon Goretzka during his time at Liverpool(Image: Richard Sellers\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Liverpool could sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer this summer – almost a decade since Jurgen Klopp<\/a> attempted to engineer the German’s Anfield arrival. The 31-year-old officially departed Bayern Munich<\/a> on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract, marking an end to his eight-year career with the Bundesliga champions.<\/p>\n

The Reds have already clinched the signing of Spain<\/a> international Victor Munoz under Andoni Iraola, who could look to improve his midfield options as he looks to transform his squad’s playing style.<\/p>\n

The Germany<\/a> international – who was part of the four-time world champions’ World Cup elimination on Monday<\/a> – will now be focused on finding his next club ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n

Goretzka’s signing for Bayern in 2018 from Schalke<\/a> also came by way of a free transfer as the then 23-year-old was also courted by Klopp who was in charge of the Reds at the time.<\/p>\n

The former Liverpool<\/a> boss was well acquainted with Goretzka’s talents, having battled against him in the German league during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund<\/a>. However, Klopp’s interest wasn’t enough to see off the challenge of Bayern despite the midfielder previously admitting that “consideration” was had over possibly moving to Merseyside.<\/p>\n

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Speaking to The Athletic<\/a> in 2020, Goretzka revealed his admiration for Klopp and his leadership of Liverpool but said he had no doubt that joining the German giants was the right move. He said: “They were a consideration, of course.<\/p>\n

“They\u2019re a great club, and their development since Kloppo came has been amazing. We\u2019re all a little proud of him winning the title. But I took a long time making my decision, and I was 100 per cent sure that Bayern was the right move for me.”<\/p>\n

\"Pascal<\/p>\n

Leon Goretzka is officially a free agent (Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Goretzka won 17 major honours in his eight years at the club, including six Bundesliga titles and one Champions League<\/a> trophy. His impressive haul at club level hasn’t translated to his international career, with Germany failing to reach past the round of 32 in the last three World Cup tournaments.<\/p>\n

Julian Naglesmann has come under intense scrutiny for his team’s elimination as The Telegraph<\/a> are reporting that Klopp is open to replacing his compatriot if the German FA (DFB) rip up his contract which expires in 2028.<\/p>\n

\"BOURNEMOUTH,<\/p>\n

Andoni Iraola could look to bolster Liverpool’s midfield this summer(Image: 2026 Catherine Ivill – AMA)<\/p>\n

However, the report adds that any agreement that would see Klopp make his return to coaching would require compromise from the DFB. It claims that Klopp – who is the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull<\/a> – is unlikely to spend weekends at stadiums to watch players at club level.<\/p>\n

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