Posted by Cody Gakpo, a recent addition to Liverpool, claims that it was Virgil van Dijk who persuaded him to sign with the Anfield club.
Last night, Gakpo moved from PSV Eindhoven to Liverpool for a reported £37 million.
After receiving his work permit, the Netherlands forward will be officially introduced as a Liverpool player. His medical was completed on Wednesday.
Gakpo was eager to acknowledge Van Dijk, a fellow international teammate who was instrumental in persuading him to sign with Liverpool.
Gakpo stated on the club’s official website that they had been speaking on the phone frequently recently.
“What he said was that this is the ideal move for me to make and for me to improve and to become a better player. He also said that the club is a really big and massive club but also like a true family – I think that is also very important for me because I am a family guy. He simply spoke positively.
“At the very moment I was calling [in] with the coach [Jurgen Klopp], he entered the office, saw me, and we had a little conversation. He can help me with some things, so I’m glad he’s here as well. I am so appreciative to be here.