Georginio Wijnaldum News

Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski has described the lengths Jurgen Klopp went to in an effort to bring him to Liverpool in 2016.

Koeman's side fell at the round of 16 three years ago and though they are not one of the favourites to claim the prize, their raft of talented performers mean they have the ability to spring a surprise.

AADAM PATEL ON THE KOP, ANFIELD: It was a chilly grey afternoon in October 2015 when Jurgen Klopp arrived in Liverpool, so it was fitting that blue skies were present for his final game.

Ronald Koeman has named three Liverpool stars in is provisional Netherland squad for this summer's European Championships in Germany.

STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT THE JOHAN CRUYFF ARENA: If this is the fate which awaits Scotland can in Munich on June 14 it could be a long old day.

Gerrard's side had struggled for form but took a step in the right direction with a 2-0 win away to Al-Khaleej on Thursday. Both of Al-Ettifaq's goals were scored by former Premier League players.

Doucoure has scored key goals for Everton in their fight to stay in the Premier League and Sean Dyche would be loath to lose him but the club's financial plight means they are vulnerable to offers.

Gerrard's Saudi Pro League side has now gone two months without a win in the division after they conceded a last-minute equaliser against Al-Hazm at the end of December.

Steven Gerrard's woes in Saudi Arabia continued after as his team conceded a last-minute equaliser against struggling Al-Hazm.

Al-Ettifaq are winless in eight matches over almost two months and sit eighth in the table - a place lower than last season. That's despite Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray coming in.

Seven years later and the Poland international looks to be on the move again with his current deal coming to an end in 2024 with no prospect of renewal on the horizon.

Ronaldo opened the scoring after just four minutes before wrapping up the win in the second half after Al-Ahli had threatened a comeback.

The Al-Ettifaq manager was pictured smiling in a traditonal thawb and chequered headdress in advance of the annual celebration day, taking place on September 23.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly agreed to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.

Encouragement is now verging on pandemonium following the 24-year-old's impressive pre-season displays that have seen him net four times in three games.

It's unlikely his future lies with the French champions. Director Luis Campos is looking to thin his side's squad as he once again looks to win the side's first Champions League title.

Dybala, who has scored 16 goals across all competitions this season, has been nursing an injury since April, while Wijnaldum picked up a knock against Feyenoord.

Before the match he shared an image of his shirt in the dressing room with the caption: 'Baby I'm back!', and an action photo of the 32-year-old was shared onto his account with the same caption.

The Reds' latest defeat, a last-gasp 2-1 loss against relegation battlers Leeds at Anfield on Sunday, leaves the Reds languishing in mid-table, three points behind promoted Fulham.

Liverpool's most famous ball boy has taken another step towards representing the Reds' first team by scoring a hat-trick against Ajax for the under-19s in the UEFA Youth League.

Georginio Wijnaldum, who only joined Roma earlier this month on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, broke his leg in training on Sunday while preparing for the Serie A fixture against Cremonese.

The former Manchester United defender converted Lorenzo Pellegrini's cross to give the Romans their fourth consecutive win over Cremonese as they leap frog AC Milan to sit third in the table.

Jose Mourinho has hit out at people who started rumours Felix Afena-Gyan was responsible for Georginio Wijnaldum's broken leg in training. The Dutchman could miss several months of action.

Wijnaldum, 31, made his debut for Roma in their 1-0 away win at Salernitana in Serie A on August 14 but then suffered the serious setback during a training session.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO: There was plenty to take away from the first 90 minutes of the campaign - below, Sportsmail takes you through 10 things we learned from the opening weekend.

Speaking at his first press conference as a Roma midfielder, the Dutch midfielder admitted that he was convinced to sign after the efforts they made to sign him, as well as a conversation with Salah

The Liverpool boss praised his talismanic forward's commitment to the club, and added that he believed Salah could register an incredible '34 or 35' goals this season.

Wijnaldum, 31, joins the club after enduring a dire 12 month stay in the French capital having left Merseyside on a free transfer last summer.

The Dutch international is expected to finalise a loan move, with an option to buy, to the Giallorossi this week and will become Jose Mourinho's fifth recruit of the summer window.

The former Liverpool star has been linked with a whole host of clubs this summer after failing to impress since joining the French giants one year ago.

Kehrer has spent the last four seasons at PSG after signing from Schalke for £31million in 2018 and started 16 matches in Ligue 1 last season. He has featured in pre-season under Christophe Galtier.

The former Liverpool ace has been linked with a whole string of Premier League clubs after he was left out of the Parasians' pre-season squad for their tour of Japan earlier this month.

The Portuguese manager was found lost for words after a starstruck fan chose the moment he met The Special One to propose to his partner while Mourinho awkwardly watched on.

Wijnaldum arrived at the Parc des Princes following five successful seasons as a core member of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, winning both the Premier League and Champions League during his spell at the club.

The French giants will continue their preparations for the 2022-23 campaign by facing Kawasaki Frontale on July 20, Urawa Reds on July 23 and Gamba Osaka on July 25.

Teammates past and present of the defender, who also plays for the Dutch national team, jetted into the exclusive resort of Son Marroig in Mallorca's north west to celebrate Ake's big day.

The Italian was one of five high profile arrivals at PSG last season alongside Lionel Messi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Sergio Ramos and Achraf Hakimi, but did not become the club's No 1 keeper straight away.

The international break hands players the chance to earn some respite away from the pressure cooker situations at their clubs, and also an opportunity to make their own mark for their countries.

The 31-year-old only joined the French side on a free transfer last summer after his contract at Liverpool expired but he has failed to lock down a starting place under Mauricio Pochettino.

Georginio Wijnaldum only joined the French club in the summer after letting his Liverpool contract run down but is reportedly unhappy in Paris and wants to return to the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta is said to be desperate to strengthen his options in the centre of the pitch, with Wijnaldum among the names linked with a switch to the Emirates.

The Frenchman moved to north London in a club-record £65million deal from Lyon in the summer of 2019. However, he has failed to cement a regular spot in the starting XI.

The 31-year-old midfielder joined the Parisian side last summer on a free transfer after his contract at Liverpool expired but has already been linked with an early exit.

Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has been linked with a return to England and Ian Wright believes the Dutchman could be the solution to Arsenal's problems.

Holders Paris St Germain eased into the last 16 of the Coupe de France after a second-half hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe inspired PSG to a 4-0 victory over Vannes.

Georginio Wijnaldum is willing to return to the Premier League on loan in January, if PSG sanction a temporary deal. The former Liverpool midfielder has struggled to make the impact he wanted.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe couldn't find a way through, so it fell to Georginio Wijnaldum to bail PSG out against Lens on Saturday night. 

It was another entertaining week in the Champions League as matchday four offered up a flood of goals with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Ajax all booking their spot in the last-16.

PSG were denied victory with a last minute Dominik Szoboszlai penalty earning RB Leipzig for a draw. Christopher Nkunku slotted home the opening goal of the game.

The Dutchman started the campaign under his new manager Mauricio Pochettino, though appears to have fallen down the pecking order due to the mesmerising form of Idrissa Gueye.

After negotiations with Liverpool broke down, he joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer and the 30-year-old has once more explained why he made the choice to move on.

HOLLAND 4-0 MONTENEGRO: Memphis Depay scored a brace and the Netherlands outclassed Montenegro 4-0 on Saturday to stay second in Europe Group G of World Cup qualifying.

Jurgen Klopp brought in just one summer signing in the form of centre-back Ibrahima Konate for a reported £36million, compared to their title rivals who all splashed out around £100million to strengthen their squads.

Manchester United and Real Madrid's hopes of landing teenage sensation Eduardo Camavinga has been dealt with a blow as the 18-year-old reportedly closes in on a move to PSG. 

The French giants signed stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi and Danilo Pereira in this transfer window.

Redknapp believes losing Wijnaldum was a 'major blow' for his former side and says they should do everything they can to sign Leicester midfielder Tielemans as his replacement.

Paris Saint-Germain are building a terrifying dynasty. Their business this summer has sent out a statement, especially after Lionel Messi's arrival. Sportsmail takes a look at how they might line up.

PSG have released a nine-minute long behind the scenes video showing Messi's dramatic 24 hours, including his plane journey, medical and meeting new team-mates and his manager.

As Lionel Messi cried his eyes out in an emotional farewell press conference, fans on social media were letting out tears of laughter as they contemplated the Argentine ripping it up at Paris Saint-Germain.

Elliott' has earned himself a recall to Jurgen Klopp's senior squad for the coming season and he produced an eye-catching display in Liverpool's 4-3 pre-season friendly loss to Hertha Berlin on Thursday.

LIVERPOOL FAN VIEW: No Reds fan will ever forget his sensational double off the bench in the remarkable comeback against Barcelona at Anfield en route to European glory.

Speaking on the circumstances surrounding his Liverpool exit, Wijnaldum criticised both those at the club and fans on social media for what he felt was unfair treatment.

He talks about how he's been made to feel loved at PSG, in their negotiations with him, in explaining the project under Mauricio Pochettio, a manager who tried to sign him for Tottenham.

Wijnaldum has been snapped holding up a home jersey and smiling for the cameras before carrying out an interview with PSG TV, where he opened up on his decision to choose the club.

LIVERPOOL FAN VIEW: Make no mistake about, when it comes to dealing with new contracts for aging players, the Reds will always play hard ball. This cannot be allowed to happen with Henderson.

Liverpool let Georginio Wijnaldum to leave this summer after his contract wound down and Jurgen Klopp faces a contract conundrum with the spine of his team in the last two years of their deals.

The Merseyside giants did do some early summer business, bringing in defender Ibrahima Konate for £36m. So, how will Klopp's side line up next season as they look to wrestle back their crown?

The Dutch went a man down early in the second half after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off for a deliberate handball, having stumbled and grabbed the ball to stop Patrik Schick running through on goal.

Oranje fans showed their support for the OneLove campaign and rainbow-coloured adverts on the hoardings around the pitch were on display from Dutch companies throughout the first-half.

Frank de Boer backed Georginio Wijnaldum to promote Holland's message of inclusion inside a venue where UEFA are investigating allegations of homophobia and racism at Euro 2020.

Georginio Wijnaldum will wear a captain's armband with the words 'One Love' and a rainbow motif for Holland's last-16 Euro 2020 tie against the Czech Republic in Hungary on Sunday.

Klopp and Liverpool could have their work cut out trying to lure the 26-year-old Scotland international away from Villa Park as he signed a new five-year deal at the club last December.

Wijnaldum and his Barcelona-bound team-mate Depay scored all three goals between them as the Dutch rounded of a perfect Group C campaign with a 3-0 win over North Macedonia.

The Barcelona talisman, 33, is widely expected to stay at Camp Nou nearly a year on from dramatically handing in a transfer request, with Messi understood to be ready to sign a fresh two-year deal.

Wijnaldum was a free agent after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract and had long been linked with a move to the Nou Camp to join up with his former international boss.

Everything is sorted for the Dutchman to become the latest arrival in the French capital and join the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, according to fresh reports in L'Equipe .

For a few days at least, Georginio Wijnaldum looked set to swap Liverpool for Barcelona. It would have been a fine career move for the free agent, but PSG swooped in at the 11th hour.

The Holland international left Liverpool as a free agent this month and was expected to join Barca, but due to finances, the Spanish side's contract offer was lower than anticipated.