Liverpool's 4 most successful transfers under Klopp's reign
Liverpool has made numerous successful transfers under the management of Jurgen Klopp. Below are the top 4 most successful transfers.
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1. Sadio Mane
In the summer of 2016, Jurgen Klopp recruited Sadio Mane from Southampton for a fee of 42 million euros. Known for his speed, dribbling ability, and excellent pressing, Mane was considered one of the best left-wingers in the Premier League, forming a devastating trio with Mane, Firmino, and Salah.
2. Virgil van Dijk
This is undoubtedly one of the biggest successes of former Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp when he decided to acquire the Dutch player who faced much criticism but exceeded expectations. It is no exaggeration to say that Klopp elevated Van Dijk to become one of the world's top-class defenders.
The transfer, valued at 84.65 million euros, was once believed incapable of solving Liverpool's defensive issues at that time. However, Van Dijk's exceptional organizational skills and defensive abilities proved everyone wrong, making him the best center-back in the Premier League.
3. Alisson Becker
Following Loris Karius's disastrous performance in the 2017/2018 Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp decided to sign a new goalkeeper, and Alisson Becker became the target. The Brazilian goalkeeper's talent was immediately evident as he played a crucial role in helping The Kop win the Champions League for the first time in over 12 years.
To this day, Alisson is still regarded as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. His move from AS Roma to Anfield under Jurgen Klopp brought the Brazilian goalkeeper's talent into the spotlight. In addition to his excellent shot-stopping ability, the 31-year-old goalkeeper is highly efficient when the ball is at his feet.
4. Mohamed Salah
The decision to sign Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah for 42 million euros sparked controversy, as he had previously struggled at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho. Doubts were cast over Salah's ability to adapt to the Premier League environment, but the 31-year-old striker immediately silenced critics by scoring 44 goals in his first season. In domestic competitions, the former Roma forward scored 32 goals and impressively won the Premier League Golden Boot.
Many initially regarded Salah as a one-season wonder, and he continued to defy expectations by scoring 22 goals in the following Premier League season. Moreover, the 1992-born forward scored the opening goal in the Champions League final against Tottenham, helping The Kop secure a 2-0 victory and claim the European crown in that season.
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