Wataru Endo practically noticed his likelihood to play for Liverpool slip by his fingers having watched the pursuit of Moises Caicedo, however he’s since confirmed to be one hell of a cut price.
Liverpool confirmed their playing cards late within the race for Caicedo, tabling a membership document £110 million bid that was accepted by Brighton, just for the midfielder to decide on Chelsea.
Amongst many supporters, he was the primary midfield selection final summer season, and thus the change from the 22-year-old to a comparatively unknown participant over 30 in Germany felt underwhelming.
For £16 million, although, Jurgen Klopp landed a participant who’s now proving key within the Reds’ pursuit of 4 honours this season after an preliminary settling-in interval.
At 31, he isn’t the everyday Liverpool signing, Endo himself acknowledges as a lot, and it is a chance he has lengthy been ready for.
In an interview together with his former Japan team-mate, Tomoaki Makino, on the Japanese streaming service Abema, Endo speaks brazenly about Liverpool’s pursuit of Caicedo and his cut price charge.
“If I used to be to get an opportunity [to play in England], I used to be considering it will be Liverpool due to the gamers that left,” Endo mentioned.
“Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, the entire midfield. I assumed [Moises] Caicedo would signal [for Liverpool]. I used to be watching the information and it appeared like a deal was shut, so I assumed I might miss out, then he signed for Chelsea.
“The charge was a fraction [of Caicedo’s price]. I hear that’s what individuals are saying now (that Endo is a cut price), proper?
“I feel that was the one likelihood I might get a possibility, in a state of affairs like this.
“Everybody desires to signal younger gamers, not all massive golf equipment are going to make presents like this however, in fact, not each membership can signal their splendid goal.
“So ultimately they’ll wish to signal a participant with expertise, somebody who could be instantly efficient.
“I really feel like I’ve been ready for this opportunity my entire life.”
Endo, you’re the finest type of cut price, and we actually know who acquired the perfect worth between Liverpool and Chelsea from their summer season switch offers!
