Dutch international Georginio Wijnaldum’s eye-catching performances for Newcastle in their failed battle against relegation last season saw Premier League giants Liverpool sign him for a reported £25million on Friday. “Newcastle United can confirm the sale of Georginio Wijnaldum to Liverpool for an undisclosed fee,” Newcastle’s managing director Lee Charnley said on their website. “I’m really excited because Liverpool is a big club with a great history and it’s always a dream to play for as big a club as Liverpool,” he told the Liverpool website. Wijnaldum, who will fly out to join Liverpool on their pre-season tour of the United States, said he was equally excited at the prospect of working with manager Jurgen Klopp. The 25-year-old, who scored 11 goals in 38 Premier League appearances for the Magpies last term after signing from PSV Eindhoven, said he was delighted to be joining such a historic club.

Source: Hindustan Times July 23, 2016 10:30 UTC