Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum can still appear in a number of top European clubs after leaving Liverpool. Here are 3 clubs that Wijnaldum can aim for next season.
Wijnaldum officially leaves Liverpool at the end of this season. The 30-year-old has left Anfield after five seasons since moving from Newcastle United in 2016.
In his career with the Red Merseyside, Wijnaldum appeared in 237 games for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals and providing 16 assists.
During six seasons with the Port City club, Wijnaldum helped Liverpool win four trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League titles.
The match against Crystal Palace at Anfield in Week 38 of the Premier League, Sunday (23/5), will be Wijnaldum’s last match with the Reds.
The Rotterdam-born player not only played as a starter, but also got the chance to captain the team. In the last six matches in the Premier League, Wijnaldum has been captain of the team five times.
Quoted from the Liverpool website, in his farewell greeting Wijnaldum will be a loyal supporter of the Reds.
“If possible, I want to come back. The feelings I have, the feelings my family has with this club, are only good things,” Wijnaldum was quoted as saying on the Liverpool website.
“I hope I can go back to watching the match and support Liverpool because I will be a Liverpool supporter for life,” Wijnaldum added.
After leaving Liverpool, Wijnaldum had the opportunity to continue his career at a number of big European clubs.
3 Clubs Wijnaldum Goes To After Leaving Liverpool:
1. Barcelona
Barcelona is a club that is often linked with Wijnaldum next season. Coach Ronald Koeman is very interested in bringing Wijnaldum to Camp Nou to strengthen the Blaugrana midfield.
However, Wijnaldum’s chances of going to Barcelona could also be reduced as rumors of Koeman will be kicked out by the Catalan club next season.
2. Paris Saint-Germain
Apart from Barcelona, PSG can be a new port for the former PSV Eindhoven player. Although Les Parisiens have not made an offer, it is believed that the French League giants will begin to approach Wijnaldum this week.
Wijnaldum is claimed to decide the club next season before appearing with the Dutch national team at Euro 2020.
3. Bayern Munich
According to German media reports Sport1, Wijnaldum’s side have started talks with Bayern Munich. The discussion was reportedly going well, the potential for Wijnaldum’s move to Munich has a big chance of happening.
Munich sees Wijnaldum’s recruitment as a cost-saving transfer process. Wijnaldum’s quality is considered still needed by the German champions.