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The ex-Reds centre-back, who was once the club's record defensive signing after joining for £20million from Southampton in 2014, admitted previously that the Merseyside outfit has not been the same without him.

Lovren, who joined Liverpool a year before Jurgen Klopp took the helm and became a fixture in the squad under both Brendan Rodgers and Klopp, saw his role diminish following Virgil van Dijk's arrival and a series of errors on the pitch, reports the Liverpool Echo.

After being relegated to a backup position behind Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, playing only 33 matches over two seasons, Lovren transferred to Zenit Saint Petersburg for £10.9m after Liverpool clinched the Premier League title.

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My decision in the summer was firm - to leave Liverpool, and I do not look back.

"I got upset last season when I didn't play, but now everything is different." The defender shared about the warm communication he maintains with Klopp, disclosing: "I think Liverpool miss me more than I miss them and Jurgen Klopp knows this, because we communicate.

"He wrote recently: 'We miss you.' I spoke with Jurgen [after I left], but I will not disclose details(

Dejan Lovren won the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.

Upon Lovren's exit from Liverpool, Klopp expressed sentiment and recognition for his contributions in a heartfelt statement to Liverpoolfc.com.

"Another Liverpool legend who leaves the club, because he was absolutely a very, very important part of this team from the first day since I was in," said the ex-Liverpool manager.

"I remember when we played with Dortmund against Liverpool in the pre-season friendly and Dejan scored with a header with incredible power.

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