Bayern Munich's true feelings about Ryan Gravenberch transfer as Liverpool star flourishes

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Ryan Gravenberch has impressed since joining Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Ryan Gravenberch's importance to Liverpool became clear after their victory over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Reds claimed a 2-1 win over the Toffees in the Merseyside derby to extend their advantage at the top of the table with five fixtures now played.

Gravenberch opened the scoring for Liverpool with a sublime first-time finish after getting on the end of a Mohamed Salah pass.



The Netherlands international then provided the assist for Hugo Ekitike to double the home side's lead at Anfield, before Idrissa Gueye scored what proved to be a consolation goal for Everton.

The performance from Gravenberch has led to plenty of praise in the national and local press, as the midfielder continues to be a key figure in Arne Slot's team.

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Gravenberch was an influential figure in the Reds team last season that won the Premier League title, reports the Liverpool Echo.

This summer marked two years since Gravenberch completed a move to Liverpool from Bayern Munich for a reported fee worth around £40million.

Gravenberch's success has reportedly caused a wave of 'regret' to sweep over his former club for their decision to let him go.

Bundesliga reporter Christian Falk provided insight earlier in the year about how Bayern are feeling about Gravenberch's success since becoming a Liverpool player.

"Of course, there is internal regret over Ryan Gravenberch’s exit from FC Bayern.

The club knew what he was capable of, but he needed playing time (which he’s been given at Liverpool) that he was never going to get at Bayern Munich," Falk told CF Bayern Insider back in May.

Ryan Gravenberch scored Liverpool's first against Everton on Saturday

"Thomas Tuchel [former Bayern manager] saw Gravenberch playing further up the pitch, perhaps as a No.10 or an offensive No.8.

"But this season [2024/25] has proven that the Dutchman is more than capable of playing a more defensively-minded midfield role.

"If Tuchel had seen this, Bayern wouldn’t have spent €51m [£43.2m] on João Palhinha.

Ultimately, if a player can perform like this at Liverpool, then it’s clear – a mistake was made."

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