Cody Gakpo confirms Bayern Munich wanted to sign him from Liverpool

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Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has disclosed that Bayern Munich expressed interest in him during the transfer window.

However, the striker emphasised that his new contract is a testament to his long-term commitment to Liverpool.

Gakpo recently signed an extension, officially announced on Saturday, despite interest from Bundesliga team Bayern.

Bayern was looking for additional firepower upfront after missing out on Florian Wirtz, who joined Liverpool, and Athletic Club's Nico Williams, who also rejected Barcelona's advances to renew his contract with the La Liga side.

While on international duty, Gakpo spoke to ESPN in his homeland and shed light on how Bayern made its interest known before it eventually turned its attention to Luis Diaz, who transferred in late July.

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The former PSV forward also revealed that it took approximately a year to finalize the specifics of a contract that will keep him at Anfield beyond 2028.

"If the future is uncertain, then it will just be a very difficult story," Gakpo said.

"I think it took us a year.

Gakpo recently signed a new contract

If the future is uncertain, then it will just be a very difficult story."

Gakpo is anticipated to feature for Ronald Koeman's Netherlands when the team faces Poland in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday in Rotterdam.

Gakpo has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club in January 2023, helping the Reds win the Premier League and Carabao Cup.

He's scored 26 goals and provided 13 assists in 94 Premier League appearances for Liverpool.