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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken about the signing of Florian Wirtz (Image: Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his admiration for Liverpool's acquisition of German international Florian Wirtz.



When asked about Wirtz's signing, confirmed on Friday, he praised the move.

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The Reds secured the 22 year old playmaker from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100m, fending off interest from top European clubs, including Bayern Munich.

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As a former Premier League-winning manager, Klopp understands the challenges of strengthening a title-winning squad.

I'm sure of it," Klopp told RTL/ntv.

"It's very hard to strengthen a team when you're champions.

They've signed an exceptional talent in Florian Wirtz.

It's going to be great."

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Wirtz inked a five-year contract with Liverpool, becoming their second summer signing at the club's AXA Training Centre on Friday.

He joins ex-Leverkusen colleague Jeremie Frimpong in the new arrivals, while Bournemouth's left-back Milos Kerkez seems to be nearing a move to Merseyside.

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A few players, including Jarell Quansah, Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa are among those facing uncertain futures at the club and could reportedly be on the move in the forthcoming weeks.

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