Liverpool formalized the arrival of Wataru Endo on Friday. The Japanese defensive midfielder signed until June 2027.
At the end of the cycle last season, Liverpool is in the process of renewing part of its workforce. Following the combined departures of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, the midfielder was one of the priority projects for Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool recruiters. This Friday, the club announced the signing of Wataru Endo,
The 30-year-old Japanese defensive midfielder played for VfB Stuttgart last season. He was bought by the Reds for almost nineteen million euros. Invited to comment on the arrival of his new player, Jürgen Klopp was very enthusiastic, in comments relayed by the Dailymail. ” It’s a late reveal, but he’s progressed year after year. When he arrived in Europe, it was not easy for him. Now he has played fifty games with Japan and I don’t know how many with Stuttgart. In the field, he turns into a real monster. He’s been on my radar for a long time. I am personally very happy with it.”
Wataru Endo is a Red 🇯🇵#WelcomeWataru pic.twitter.com/PZ4nhVdqtu
—Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 18, 2023
Waiting for the sequel
After having had Moises Caicedo blown by Chelsea FC and having failed to close the Roméo Lavia file, Liverpool are therefore holding the one who, they hope, will restore some consistency and stability to their midfield. There are still just under two weeks left for the Reds to finish strengthening.
