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Ryan Gravenberch has spoken about his spell at Bayern Munich(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch has revealed how joining the Reds stopped him from “going crazy.”

The 23-year-old Dutch international has admitted that he started to come off the rails mentally after a dream move to Bayern Munich turned into a nightmare under coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Gravenberch's father believes his son was close to depression before he was rescued from his demons by a £34million move to Anfield two years ago.

The midfielder had a stellar campaign under Arne Slot last season as Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions.

During the last two months of the season under (Thomas) Tuchel, I got more minutes than in the entire period before.

“I remember how I felt at Bayern, but I know I have managed to climb out of that low.

And that is what I am proud of.”

Ryan Gravenberch was stuck on the bench at Bayern Munich(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Gravenberch’s father, also called Ryan, believes his son would have been left battling a bout of depression if he had been alone in Munich.

He was working really hard, but he was never given a chance to shine.

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“At that time, we could not dream that he would get a transfer to Liverpool and that Arne Slot would become his coach.

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