Liverpool FC are in constant talks with midfield star Gini Wijnaldum over a long-term contract extension for the Dutch international. Jurgen Klopp is eager on tying down the 29-year old Wijnaldum towards an extended stay at the Merseyside. The Dutch midfielder’s current deal with the Premier League champions expires at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Wijnaldum has been one of the most impactful players for Liverpool FC under Jurgen Klopp. Initially extremely underrated in the football world, the Dutch international has made his name known across Europe. Since his arrival from Newcastle United in 2016, Wijnaldum has emerged into a key performer for the Reds.
Klopp would be delighted to see his star player commit his future towards Liverpool FC for the coming years. Wijnaldum is among the midfield trio selected by Klopp in his lineup, alongside club captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
Reports suggest that the Dutch international would be penning a four-year contract extension with the Merseyside giants. With Liverpool FC unlikely to make any major signings this summer, contract extensions of key players have been prioritized by the Jurgen Klopp.
There were rumours concerning the 29-year old Wijnaldum being a transfer target for Inter Milan this summer. However, it seems as it was just mere gossip, with Klopp unlikely to lose out on a player of Wijnaldum’s quality to another club.
Wijnaldum has played all but one of Liverpool FC’s fixtures in this season’s Premier League campaign. The 29-year old has been instrumental towards the Reds’ league title-winning glory.
The Dutch international has the unique ability to prop up with key goals in certain games to turn the result in his side’s favour. The best example of this would be Wijnaldum’s brace against FC Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final clash last season.
After coming off the bench, the midfielder scored twice in two minutes to level the game on aggregate, before the Reds clinched a historic comeback victory to book their place in the finals. Wijnaldum’s performance that night was hailed as one of the best midfield heroics witnessed at Anfield in recent times.
