Ryan Gravenberch has signed a contract with Liverpool, and a dependable writer has predicted when his transfer to the Premier League would likely be officially confirmed. Ryan Gravenberch currently plays for Bayern Munich.
Who is the Ryan Gravenberch type of midfielder?
Following the earlier arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo, Gravenberch is one of the players who has been most frequently connected with a move to Merseyside. He is a natural central, box-to-box midfielder.
The Reds’ original bid for the 21-year-old was initially turned down because Thomas Tuchel’s team was unwilling to sell, but FSG and Jurgen Klopp kept in touch with the player’s agency in case the club’s position changed.
According to later claims made by Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Anfield club and its owners FSG were prepared to make a strong effort to sign the Netherlands youth international, and after informing the Bundesliga’s top clubs that they were getting ready to make a bid, they actually did so.
The deal is now in its closing stages, and Fabrizio Romano has officially revealed that the two clubs reached an agreement worth an initial €40m plus €5m in add-ons (£34m package in total). The player was waiting to fly in and sign the required paperwork.
Has Ryan Gravenberch signed for Liverpool?
Taking to X on Thursday night, Romano revealed that Liverpool have scheduled a medical for Gravenberch, who will land in England to be unveiled as a new recruit in the early stages of Friday. He wrote:
“Liverpool have booked medical tests on Friday early morning for Gravenberch as new signing is completed. Ryan, travelling to Merseyside tonight then he will sign five year deal in the next 24h. Gravenberch already spoke to Jurgen Klopp.”
How goo is Ryan Gravenberch?
Whilst Gravenberch is primarily a number eight, he’s much stronger in the attacking aspect of his game having posted 69 contributions (36 goals and 33 assists) in 222 appearances since the start of his career, and he also poses a threat even when the ball doesn’t hit the back of the net.
Bayern’s 6 foot 2 colossus ranks in the 96th percentile for shot-creating actions which highlights his constant desire to create offensive opportunities for himself and his fellow teammates, with this positive attacking mindset having previously seen him dubbed a “pure talent” by football scout Jacek Kulig.
Adidas-sponsored talisman is a versatile player who has played in five different positions on the field since the beginning of his career, including three roles in the center, out wide on the left wing, and even at center-forward. He will be a great option to have in the building should cover be needed for any unforeseen injuries.
A player who understands what it takes to compete and succeed at the highest level, Amsterdam’s native Gravenberch could perfectly match the winning mentality of the current Liverpool team because he has helped to secure seven senior trophies since first breaking onto the professional scene.