Bundesliga Taiwo Awoniyi Revealed Liverpool Manager’s Feeling After Transfer To Bundesliga

Taiwo Awoniyi completed permanent move to German side Union Berlin a week ago. And the Nigerian striker has revealed what Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said furthet to his transfer.

The super Eagle said Klopp was convinced Union was a good move as the Bundesliga club showed a tremendous interest in securing the signature of the young forward.

Union Berlin parted with a club-record transfer fee to acquire their top transfer target. And Klopp believes that is an indication that Awoniyi is going to a place where he is highly rated.

He (Klopp) said it was a good thing. Because he felt like everyone at Union wanted to sign me at the club.” Awoniyi told Kicker.

He said it was the most important thing for a young player.”

Awoniyi fulfilled a childhood dream when he helped Nigeria win the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. And he signed for Liverpool shortly after.

But he never played a single competitive game for the Anfield giants. Because he went out on loan to seven different clubs in six years.

Despite inking a long-term contract with Union Berlin to keep him in Germany for the foreseeable future, the 23-year-old refuses to rule out a future move back to England.

I am convinced that Union is the best move for me at the moment.” Said Awoniyi

Maybe one day, I’ll go back to England. Who knows.” He added.


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