Jürgen Klopp wanted Konrad Laimer at Liverpool before Bayern move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jürgen Klopp expressed his desire to sign Konrad Laimer while he was at RB Leipzig, aiming to bring him to Liverpool in 2023. Klopp, now a pundit, stated he envisioned Laimer playing as a central midfielder, or a number six, rather than the full-back role he has taken at Bayern Munich. Laimer ultimately joined Bayern on a free transfer and is now reportedly close to extending his contract with the club beyond 2027.
- •Jürgen Klopp wanted Konrad Laimer for Liverpool in 2023.
- •Laimer joined Bayern Munich after leaving RB Leipzig on a free transfer.
- •Klopp would have used Laimer in a central role at Liverpool.
- •Laimer is reportedly nearing a contract extension with Bayern beyond 2027.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Jürgen Klopp reveals he wanted to bring Bayern star to Liverpool
"Back in 2023, Konrad Laimer left RB Leipzig to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer.However, if Jürgen Klopp had his way, the 29-year-old Austria international would have moved to Liverpool instead....
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