Clock ticks down for Georginio Wijnaldum’s future at Liverpool as January 1 deadline looms ahead

BERGAMO, ITALY - Tuesday, November 3, 2020: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum smiles during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Atalanta BC and Liverpool FC at the Stadio di Bergamo. (Pic by Simone Arveda/Propaganda)

The Barcelona manager was once the manager of the Dutch International team and has a good relationship with Gini Wijnaldum

On January 1, Gini Wijnaldum will be allowed to make contact with any club of his choice and get into a pre-contract with them. Liverpool must act quick if they want to keep their reliable midfielder at the club while Wijnaldum ponders on his availability next season. The Dutch midfielder is 30 years of age and his next contract will be the most vital of his career.

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In the summer there were strong rumours that Georginio Wijnaldum was going to Barcelona as Liverpool turned their attention to getting Thiago Alcantara. A move never materialised and Liverpool were the victors of it. An injury crisis plagued Liverpool and Georginio Wijnaldum played every match Liverpool had in almost every competition. Without him, Liverpool would have terribly suffered.

Liverpool made a new contract offer to Wijnaldum few weeks ago. The proposal has not been accepted yet.

Gini wants to reflect. And to pay rispect to the club, he will give priority and communicate his decision to #LFC before negotiating with other clubs as a free agent. ?
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 27, 2020

Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that Liverpool had offered him a new contract at the starting of December. It was Gini Wijnaldum who had asked for time to decide on his future and promised to inform the club the decision he made as early as possible. Now in three more days any foreign club can contact him for a pre-contract, including Barcelona.

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Much like Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick and David Alaba, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp highly admires Gini Wijnaldum. If offered the chance, Klopp would give a lifetime contract to Wijnaldum. It remains to be seen if Georginio Wijnaldum chooses to stay and fight, or leave to another team for another challenge.

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