A £50m-rated midfielder has reportedly informed his club of his preference between joining Liverpool and Serie A giants Juventus this summer. The Reds are entering a new era under Arne Slot, who has taken over at Anfield following Jurgen Klopp’s departure at the end of last season. The former Feyenoord coach is already making an impact.
Expectations are high for Slot to succeed in the new season after Liverpool finished third in Klopp’s final year. Transfers are a top priority for Liverpool to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City. However, it seems they have already faced a setback in the transfer market.
Teun Koopmeiners prefers Juventus move despite Liverpool interest
According to Tutto Juve, Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has informed his club that he is determined to sign with Juventus, despite Liverpool’s strong interest in the £50m-rated star.
Once praised as ‘world-class,’ Koopmeiners played a crucial role in Atalanta’s impressive run to the UEFA Europa League, where they eliminated Liverpool and handed Bayer Leverkusen their only defeat of the season in the final.
With high interest in the Dutch international, a move to the Premier League seemed ideal for Koopmeiners, who could have elevated his game under Slot at Liverpool.
However, it now appears that Juventus will secure the midfielder, as Koopmeiners is set on joining the Bianconeri over a move to Anfield.
Missing out on Koopmeiners will be a significant blow for the Reds
Koopmeiners has been one of Serie A’s top midfielders for years, significantly contributing to Atalanta’s rise and recent European successes.
For Liverpool, missing out on Koopmeiners is a considerable setback, especially since the midfielder would have been an ideal fit for Slot’s new era at the club.
While it’s not surprising that Koopmeiners chose Juventus given their exciting moves this summer, those at Liverpool will view missing out on the Netherlands star as a major disappointment.
