Spoke To Jurgen Klopp – Missed Liverpool Move Revealed By Morocco International

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Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat has revealed that he came close to joining Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp was in charge at Anfield. He then went on to join Manchester United on deadline day of the summer transfer window of 2023 on a season-long loan.

Amrabat revealed that Klopp was keen to sign him for Liverpool in 2023 and had spoken to him about a potential move to Anfield. Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes He explained that Liverpool were looking to strengthen their options in defensive midfield at the time, as they did not have a recognised number six.

However, the midfielder disclosed that the proposed move ultimately fell through, with him joining Manchester United just two weeks later instead. Speaking to Dutch magazine Voetbal International, he said: “He [Jurgen Klopp] wanted to bring me to Liverpool in 2023, so I had a conversation with him.