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In the summer of 2021, the 58-year-old gave a glimpse into his recruitment philosophy.

Amidst rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo was set for a Premier League return with Manchester City, Klopp explained why he would avoid splashing out on a player already in or past their prime - given Ronaldo was 36 at the time.

Instead, he shared a preference for planning for the future with his signings.

When asked about Ronaldo at the time, Klopp said: "I watch that like a football supporter actually.

It's about if other clubs can do things like this, it's obviously not business for the future.

And three years later as well.

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"You need success.

We watch it like all of you and will see what happens," reports the Liverpool Echo.

It turned out that Pep Guardiola had no intention of bringing the Portuguese superstar to the Etihad Stadium, and Ronaldo eventually made his way back to Old Trafford in 2021 in a £12.8million transfer from Juventus.

And it seems Arne Slot is following in Klopp's footsteps.

The Dutchman, fresh off a Premier League-winning debut season with Liverpool, has been quick to make changes to his squad in the current transfer window.
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