Virgil Van Dijk reveals what he said to Florian Wirtz during a private telephone call which convinced him to join Liverpool
Virgil Van Dijk revealed what he said to Florian Wirtz in a private telephone call before the star player finished his successful transfer to Liverpool.
Liverpool was extremely busy this summer, having splashed money to sign new recruits, including Wirtz.
The Reds spent 116 million pounds sterling to attract Wirtz to Anfield, repelling the competition from Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the process.
He has already made an impression when he seduced Liverpool fans with his display against Stoke City in a late doors match.
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Wirtz is online to get another runoff during the Liverpool pre-season tour in Asia.
Before the Liverpool match against AC Milan on Saturday, Van Dijk answered the media questions while he was approaching the club spending wave.
Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool by Bayer Leverkusen for 116 million pounds sterling. Image: Getty
He also revealed that he had convinced Wirtz to join Liverpool in the midst of intense negotiations.
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“When I joined the club, I said it, I don’t think there is a better place to be Liverpool,” said Van Dijk. “I really feel that. We had a fantastic season and I have the impression that it can only become better.
“When Florian spoke to the club and some players, I also told him a little, I’m sure he had an idea. And then he made a decision. Coming here, it can really have an impact in my opinion.
“But it is also to him in terms of showing him every day. He gets there and it’s good to see. I told him, I said to him:” Liverpool is the ideal place “.”
Virgil van Dijk convinced Florian Wirtz to sign for Liverpool. Image: Getty
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Liverpool recently added Hugo Ekitike to their starred team, the transfer activity of the impressive club Van Dijk.
“Yeah, I don’t think it’s a bad transfer window in terms of additions that we have earned and the money we have spent,” he added. “The club is obviously trying to improve our team.”
As mentioned, Liverpool faces AC Milan before flying to Japan to face the Yokohama FM next Wednesday.
The side of Arne Slot then returns to his house to face athletic Bilbao before meeting Crystal Palace in the community shield. They start the defense of their title of Premier League against Bournemouth on August 15.
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