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Liverpool are preparing for the departure of a second midfielder after Pedro Chirivella reportedly rejected the club's contract offer. The Spaniard has endured a rollercoaster spell with the Reds since arriving from Valencia in 2013.
Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella is set to leave the club (Image: GETTY)
His attitude and exemplary work ethic saw Liverpool offer Chirivella a new five-year deal, but according to the Liverpool Echo, but he has since turned it down.
It's believed that he feels the time is right to embark on a new challenge, after difficulty breaking into Klopp's first team as a regular starter.
Liverpool's midfield is arguably their strongest area and competition for places extremely high even amongst the senior players.
Nantes are one of several clubs to express an interest in Chirivella.
Pedro Chirivella has chosen not to sign a contract extension with Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
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In a recent interview with Marca, Chirivella defended his decision to stay at Liverpool despite a clear lack of game time, which he may have earned elsewhere.
"It has helped me grow personally," he said.
"I haven't played much, but in the end the games you play at Liverpool count greater than more games you can play in other Leagues or teams.
"I am in the best team in Europe and with the best coach in the world.
"Every minute you play and, above all, each day of training that you share with all of them allows you to improve, so this season has been very important.
"It has been a good campaign. I have made six or seven good games in the cup.
"I have felt good. Obviously I would like to have a few minutes in the Premier [League], but I'm happy to see how we can finish."
Chirivella looks set to follow Adam Lallana out of the exit door.
The England international's contract is up at the end of the campaign and the club have not offered him a new deal as of yet.