Now, the Dutch midfielder has confessed that a key figure in his decision to join the Reds was Sadio Mané, the former Liverpool star and his teammate at Bayern Munich.
Gravenberch on Mané: "He sold me Liverpool"
In a recent interview, Gravenberch spoke about the advice he received from Mané while they were both at Bayern:
“Sadio is a really nice guy. When I was in Munich, I asked him about Liverpool—if it was a good step for me, what the club was like, and everything.”
The Senegalese star, who left an unforgettable mark at Anfield by winning the Premier League and Champions League, did not hesitate to praise the team, which was then managed by Jürgen Klopp.
“He said a lot of good things, so in my head, I was like, ‘I have to go.’ Basically, he sold me on the idea,” Gravenberch added.
Mané’s influence and Gravenberch’s decision
Mané, who joined Bayern in the summer of 2022 after six successful years at Liverpool, shared the dressing room with Gravenberch in the German club. His experience in the Premier League and at Anfield played a decisive role in the young midfielder’s choice to move to the Reds when the opportunity arose.
The recommendation of such a successful player as Mané weighed heavily on Gravenberch’s decision, as he now aims to establish himself as a key figure in Liverpool’s midfield. His talent and potential have made him one to watch in this new era under Arne Slot.
Can Gravenberch follow in Mané’s footsteps at Liverpool?
While still in the adaptation phase, Gravenberch has already shown glimpses of his quality in the minutes he has played. With Liverpool undergoing a transition following Klopp’s departure, the young Dutchman faces the challenge of seizing every opportunity and proving he can be a crucial player for the club’s future.
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