Liverpool has successfully acquired the services of midfielder, Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich in a significant £34.3 million transfer, with the Dutch international signing a five-year contract with the Reds.
The 21-year-old’s move comes after spending just one year with Bayern, where he initially transferred from Ajax for £15.8 million.
Expressing his excitement about the move, Gravenberch stated, “I’m very happy that the deal is done, and I’m finally here. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world. Now we start fresh again, a new start, and I’m going to give my all for this club. [My ambitions are] to win prizes, to play a lot and show them who we are and who I am.”
Liverpool has been monitoring Gravenberch for several seasons and views him as a versatile addition to their midfield, capable of playing various roles and adapting to different systems.
Although the deal may not have been finalized in time for Gravenberch to feature in Liverpool’s upcoming match against Aston Villa, fans can anticipate his potential debut away to Wolves on September 16, given the forthcoming international break.
Gravenberch joins Liverpool’s summer signings, including Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo, further bolstering their midfield options.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised Gravenberch as an “exceptional talent” who complements the other midfielders the club has acquired this summer, adding, “When I look now at the team, it’s a good football team, honestly.”
Liverpool has revamped its midfield this season following the departures of players like James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson, and Fabinho.
Gravenberch, who emerged from the Ajax academy, made 103 appearances for the Dutch club, scoring 12 goals, before his move to Bayern Munich.
Last season, he featured in 24 Bundesliga games for Bayern and made a substitute appearance this season in a 3-1 win against Augsburg.