Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp confirmed Thursday that the $48 million deal to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Jakpo will have repercussions on his plans for the winter transfer window next January.
Klopp succeeded in signing Jakpo following 3 days of negotiations with representatives of the 23-year-old player, who starred remarkably in the 2022 Qatar World Cup with the Netherlands national team, which prompted Liverpool to move and ensure Jakpo signed before rivals Manchester United might win the rising star deal. .
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Although Klopp did not prioritize hiring a striker during the winter transfer period, as it is Liverpool’s midfield that seems to need reinforcements, the Reds coach was keen to keep Jakobo out of reach of the “Red Devils”, even if this affected his purchasing power. In January with the legislation of the door to the winter transfer market.
After Liverpool announced on Wednesday its contract with the Dutch striker from Eindhoven, Jacobo said: “I think it (Liverpool) is a great team for me, and my joining came to show what I can (do), and to try to help the team reach more beautiful moments than what happened in past years”.
And the German coach said during a press conference held on the eve of the Liverpool match once morest his Alex Reed Leicester City in the 18th round of the league: “I would say in principle that it is the same for all people in the world, the money you spend has an impact on the money you can spend in the future.” .
He added, “We know what we want to do and we’ll see if we can do it. It’s regarding the money of course, but it’s more regarding what it’s always been like, regarding buying the right players because we’re happy to have signed Cody Jacobo.”
Klopp praised his new player, saying, “He is a young player and has a lot of potential. If he had scored 40 goals in Spain or in any other league, it would be very expensive.”
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Jakpo scored in each of the “Dutch Mills” matches in the group stage at the World Football Championship in Qatar (3 goals), and his ability to move between the front lines will be in the interest of his German coach.
And in light of the winter transfer window not officially opening until Sunday, and Liverpool’s preparation for their next match once morest Leicester on Friday, and then once morest Brentford on Monday, Jakpo may have to wait some time to wear his new team’s shirt.
Klopp spoke regarding this issue, stressing, “It is clear that we are very early in the transfer market, which is a good thing. There may be an opportunity (for him to participate) once morest Brentford, but without high chances.”
The Liverpool coach concluded his remarks by talking regarding the best position for the new Dutch striker, saying, “The position he often occupies is the left wing, this is clear, but he can play in different positions. He played for the Netherlands and PSV in different positions.”
