Wijnaldum explains rationale behind move to PSG, cites 'lack of faith' from Liverpool

Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has spilt beans about why he left Liverpool and 'feeling t wanted' by six-time European winners. midfielder, who joined PSG in summer transfer window, has stated that he originally intended to stay with Reds.

Dutchman h five years of glory at Anfield, playing key parts in Reds' 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League triumphs. However, after talks fell through, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer, and 30-year-old has explained why he took decision to leave once more.

Georginio Wijnaldum said that Liverpool officials' "lack of faith" contributed to his departure from Reds, claiming that y did t give him feeling of wanting to keep him. In an interview with L’Equipe, he said, "As I said, you follow your feeling. Several months ago, I wanted to stay at Liverpool but, without going into details, Liverpool did t give me feeling of wanting to keep me. "In se cases, we have to move forward."

Previously, Wijnaldum was linked with a move to Barcelona and a reunion with former Holland manr Ronald Koeman, but deal never happened since Catalan giants were struggling financially. Thus, he eventually decided to join Paris Saint-Germain. “Barcelona came. I was really happy because, since I was a child, as for majority of Dutch players, it was club of my dreams even if I must mit that my idol was Zinedine Zidane,” he explained. 

“I h a good idea to commit to Barca. But negotiations lasted a very long time and Paris came in. “Unlike six years earlier, club showed me ir desire to recruit me. It was time for me to have something else. “Because of project that was set out, and because I was told that I'd be a part of it. manment did everything to convince me. PSG went through negotiations very quickly, and before we did so I spoke with Mauricio Pochetti and Leonardo. y assured me that y wanted to build one of best teams in Europe." as told in interview with L’Equipe.

Wijnaldum on getting offers from different clubs

During his interview, Gini Wijnaldum also stated that he h conversations with many teams this summer, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan. "re were discussions with Bayern Munich but y started furr back. I also spoke with Inter Milan, who me a very good impression on me, sort that as a player you want to have," Wijnaldum informed. Dutchman was delighted with all of offers he received and was initially leaning toward a transfer to Barcelona. However, PSG's late interest swayed former Liverpool man's decision, and he chose to join m over Barcelona.

Wijnaldum has alrey featured in five games for PSG this season, moving m to top of Ligue 1 rankings. midfielder is expected to continue playing an important role in Mauricio Pochetti's plans as season develops, with a Champions League group-st debut against Club Brugge coming up on Wednesday.

(Im: PTI)