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In 27 appearances for Leipzig, Kluivert scored just four goals and laid on a solitary assist.
His move to Leipzig looked, on paper, the ideal loan. The German outfit had an attacking void that needed filling following Timo Werner s sale, while Kluivert would get a chance to learn under Julian Nagelsmann at a club that he almost joined back in 2019. I was actually here two years ago and looked at the training ground, he revealed in an exclusive interview with
Goal in February 2021. I can t say why I didn t come here back then. I m all the happier [to be here now]. The level is very, very high. We play in the Champions League and right at the top of the Bundesliga.
Liverpool announce signing of £36m centre-back Konate
Date published: Friday 28th May 2021 2:04 - James Holland
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate for £36million.
The Reds triggered the defender’s release clause earlier today, with the transfer set to go through on July 1.
Konate has passed a medical with
Liverpool and is now waiting on a work permit and international clearance for the transfer to be finalised.
Even Fabinho, who deputised in the position this season, picked up an injury in January.
Konate will improve Jurgen Klopp’s options hugely and at just 22, is a great player for the future.