Steve McManaman has revealed shocking details about Liverpool’s dashed hopes of signing Martin Zubimendi last summer. The Reds were ready to trigger a £52million buyout clause to secure the Spaniard Arne SlottInaugural recruitment at Enfield.
Despite being tipped for a Switch and reportedly even going so far as to wear it liverpool shirt in the photographs, Zubimendi ultimately succumbed to a last-minute appeal from his current club to remain in Spain. liverpool Then left to search for a replacement player, which coincidentally succeeded, as Ryan Gravenberch excelled as the new holding midfielder this season.
First shared his revelation on TNT Sports liverpoolIn the Champions League game against Verona, McManaman responded to Rio Ferdinand’s comments, agreeing that Gravenberch’s impressive performance was not what was expected. “No, I think you’re right, (liverpool Gravenbirch’s form was not envisioned),” McManaman said.
“The fact that Martin Zubimendi was practically signed… pictures, kit, etc etc and then he decided to go back on that and stay with Sociedad. That meant Ryan Gravenberch, (Wataru) With Endo, they were the only two in that position.”
McManaman continued to praise Gravenberch, saying: “He’s 22 years old. He was a bit lost at Bayern with injuries and not being chosen as manager, even if that’s the fact Arne Slott Of course the Dutch knows the league, knows what it is like, is a Dutchman himself, has confidence in him but he has responded in the same way.
“You just hope for him to get better and better and better. Hope he stays free of any injuries and continues to thrive.”
