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Star midfielder: Jurgen Klopp called me to discuss possible Liverpool transfer
MARKO GRUJIC has talked up the importance of Jurgen Klopp's surprise phone call in him agreeing to sign for Liverpool.
Marko Grujic has admitted Jurgen Klopp's phone call sealed his move to Liverpool
Grujic signed for the Reds in January for £5.1million on a five-year deal, becoming Klopp's first signing for the club.
And the former Red Star Belgrade sensation has admitted the manager's unexpected personal call made all the difference to him agreeing to the move.
"His vision is that I should be something between a No6 and a No10, what they call a box-to-box midfielder.
"My only request was that I didn't want to be loaned out, I just want to play for Liverpool.
"But he was very open, told me about how he sees my development. When a coach like that calls you on the phone personally, that's the greatest privilege.
"That call really cemented my desire to join Liverpool."