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Publication Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020 10:04 AM
Steven Gerrard has admitted to having ‘butterflies’ over Liverpool’s latest signing and has also commented on the return of Gareth Bale.
Bale’s signing would represent a major blow for Tottenham, but Gerrard is more excited about his former club making a deal. Thiago Alcantara.
Star of wales Bullet he’s ready to return to Spurs on a one-year loan deal, seven years after he left for Real Madrid.
His arrival back in England to complete the transfer overshadowed a shrewd Liverpool deal on Friday.
Reigning Premier League Champions completed the signing of Thiago from Bayern Munich for an initial fee of £ 20m.
And it’s fair to say that the Anfield legend is a huge Spanish fan. However, he answered questions about Bale first.
“I think it’s a fantastic blow for Tottenham,” said the Rangers boss. Gerrard he said in his pregame press conference on Bale. “I think you are talking about a world class individual, but to be honest, I am more excited about Thiago.
“He is the one who puts butterflies in my stomach. My focus there is Liverpool, not Tottenham.
“But it is a fantastic blow. Gareth Bale is world class and you don’t want to see players like that sitting on the bench, frustrated and not playing.
“We want to see these players live and playing again. I am sure he will contribute a lot to the Premier League.
“But the butterflies in my stomach will be for Thiago, sorry.”
KLOPP ADMITS THIAGO’S SURPRISE
Jurgen Klopp says new signing Thiago Alcantara surprised him with his desire to be part of the club’s project.
The Spaniard explained how he has achieved one of his long-term goals by signing for the Premier League champions.
Talking to Liverpoolfc.comKlopp also expressed his joy over the deal, revealing how conversations with the player helped him realize the 29-year-old’s long-standing wish for a deal.
“Excellent! Absolutely great. I’m very happy that it finally worked and that we were able to do it,” Klopp said of the move. “It’s very exceptional because in our situation, a lot of people around us are constantly talking, ‘What are you doing? – bam, bam, bam.
“Then, preparing something like this, working on all the different things, you have to work on a transfer like this, thinking about a player like him is already a joy, to be honest, because obviously it gives us some options.
“Then you get in touch with the guy and you realize, it’s okay, obviously he likes this project a lot too, even before he’s here, which was really nice.”
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