He was by far one of Jürgen Klopp’s most important players. In the 2018/19 season, “Gini” was on the pitch for 3700 minutes. In the 2019/20 season, the Dutchman was on the pitch for over 3600 minutes. Two seasons Liverpool fans remember with a big grin. So when free agent Wijnaldum, “their” player, is linked to the rival at Stamford Bridge, then there is a bad atmosphere.
Wijnaldum left Anfield in 2021 for PSG, never found success like at Liverpool and then disappeared to Saudi Arabian money bins in 2023.
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This summer, the 35-year-old left desert football and returned to Europe. As a free agent , clubs are free to sign the Dutchman outside the transfer window, this week came the news from French Foot Mercato that Chelsea, who had sold Enzo Fernandez on Deadline Day, had contacted Wijnaldum for a potential signing.
For Liverpool supporters, it would be hard to see “Gini” wearing the blue shirt at his big rival in London, but according to transfer journalist Romano, Liverpool fans do not need to fear that the former Reds star will be wearing blue. Romano reports that the Dutchman will not be signing for the London club, despite the rumours.
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