Georginio Wijnaldum has said that he is leaving Liverpool, as quoted on BBC Sport.
The Liverpool midfielder is out of contract at the Reds this summer.
The 30-year-old Netherlands international midfielder has said that he will leave Liverpool on a free transfer after playing his final game for the Reds today.
Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Anfield today to finish third in the Premier League table.
BBC Sport quotes Wijnaldum as saying: ”I’m fighting against tears right now. The people in Liverpool have shown me love during the five years. I will miss them, you know?
“I hope to have played many more years for the club but unfortunately things went different. I have to start a new adventure. I knew I went to a big club. I remember that I was sitting in the living room and the manager said when I come to Liverpool we would win prizes.
“I am happy it went that will. It would have been really painful to leave the club without any.
“It’s really special. Since I’ve joined the fans have sung my name. Week-in, week-out they saw I was giving 100% to give everything for this club. That’s what the supporters want to see and that’s what they appreciate from me. It is something I’m going to miss.”
Wijnaldum has been at Liverpool since 2016 and has been superb for the Reds over the years.
The 30-year-old helped the Merseyside club win the Premier League and the Champions League.
The dynamic and energetic midfielder has been a regular in the Liverpool midfield.
What Is remarkable about the former Newcastle United star is that he plays consistently well.
Wijnaldum has also been able to stave off competition for a place in the starting lineup.
The signings of Fabinho and Thiago only made the Dutchman better and more determined.
The 30-year-old made 34 starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League and made eight starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League this season.
It will be interesting to see which club Wijnaldum goes to.
Barcelona have long been linked with Wijnaldum, and perhaps the Dutchman will move to Spain to play with Lionel Messi.
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