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·9 June 2021

Liverpool player hints at ‘things happening behind the scenes’ over exit

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Gini Wijnaldum has said that things happening behind the scenes were part of the reason he has decided to move on from Liverpool.

The Dutchman is heading to PSG for next year and it’ll be intriguing to see how he gets on as they look to challenge for the French title once more.


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Certainly, it’s sad to see him leave, particularly on a free, but it’s clear that he and the club could not come to an agreement over wages and the length of the deal, prompting his exit.

Article image:Liverpool player hints at ‘things happening behind the scenes’ over exit

He’s dropped a rather intriguing set of comments on the situation, too, suggesting things behind the scene have had their part to play in his exit:

“I am still emotional because at that moment you realise: It was my last game for Liverpool,” he told Voetbal International.

“Also, the fact that before me, many players left who didn’t get something like that makes it special for me.

“There are many supporters who ask me why I didn’t just accept the offer from Liverpool to extend my contract.

“But of course, it’s not just that. It’s about much more than that. There are things happening behind the scenes that you cannot influence as a player.

“I will explain that after the tournament, because now only Orange counts.”

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What Gini is getting at exactly is, of course, unknown but it seems as though after the European Championships he is willing to potentially spill the beans.

That will certainly make for fascinating reading and listening, just to hear why he feels the negotiations he had with the club fell apart.

Ultimately, though, he’s going to be leaving the club and we’ll have to fully focus on those that are in red next season.

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