Emre Can, when asked where he wanted to be in three years’ time, refused to name a club – but did state some hefty personal goals.
SEE MORE:
Klopp sheds light on Emre Can’s injury after early substitution
The German stated that he wants to become recognised as one of the best midfielders on the planet, which is perhaps a hint as to why he potentially favours a move to Real Madrid or Juventus – two clubs who’ve won much more silverware than Liverpool over the past decade.
He told German publication Sport 1: “I want to become a world-class player.
“Maybe once in the world team of the year. That would be great.”
As we all know, Can’s contract expires this summer and he’s currently available on a Bosman – with multiple European giants interested.
Despite Liverpool’s best efforts, we’ve not yet been able to tie him to a new contract and it looks practically certain that he’ll depart for pastures new, despite Steven Gerrard’s recent quotes:
“I think Liverpool have made him a better player and in Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff I think they are perfect for him,” our former captain said, reported in the Express.
“I can’t make decisions for Emre [Can] but for me, in his shoes, I would be a bit more patient with Liverpool and I would hang on.
“I think Liverpool – the club and the fans – have a lot of belief in him.”
Losing Can, especially for nothing, will be a real shame, but at least Naby Keita is a confirmed arrival for 2018/19.
On top of the Guinean though, we need a new no.6, a controlling midfielder with defensive capabilities – such as Napoli’s Jorginho.