Steven Gerrard tried to persuade legend to join Liverpool in 'unofficial role'

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Steven Gerrard has disclosed he was tasked with persuading some of the world's best players to join Liverpool, including German World Cup winner Toni Kroos, as detailed in his 2015 autobiographySteven Gerrard says he spoke with Toni Kroos(Image: The Overlap)Ex-Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers called upon Steven Gerrard in an audacious bid to land German World Cup winner Toni Kroos.Gerrard revealed that, in his capacity as Reds captain, he was tasked with reaching out to Kroos, who lifted the World Cup trophy with Die Mannschaft in 2014. I knew Real Madrid were gearing up to make Bayern Munich an offer, and so I felt a bit awkward when I texted Kroos.

Kroos did not make me feel like I was a total idiot. Instead of calling him directly, I always sent a text," Gerrard stated.

I said hello and hoped he didn't mind me contacting him directly. I stressed how much I admired him as a player."And then, having mentioned that I knew Liverpool were speaking to his agent, I used the standard line: 'If you need to chat or ask any questions, I'm available at any time.' However, he replied with: 'I'm not sure Liverpool can win me the Champions League.'"The midfielder joined the Blues in a transfer to work under Jose Mourinho and spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles – though no Champions League trophies.