What Klopp offered Firmino to stop him leaving Liverpool for Juventus

Questioned about the intense rumours linking Roberto Firmino with Juventus, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear he has no intention of facilitating his departure. He said: "The way we play in the last few years has only been possible because of Bobby. He is fundamental for us.

Although he has given him a more secondary role over the course of the 2021-2022 season than in previous campaigns (only 10 Premier League starts), the German manager is not prepared to let go of a striker whose contract with the Reds runs until June 2023. "He is the heart and soul of this team," he added.

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The Brazilian is entering his eighth campaign as a Red, during which time he has been fundamental to the club’s multiple successes in major competitions. And Klopp insists Firmino remains as important as ever to his plans as Liverpool prepare to try to add further trophies to their haul in 2022-23.