“Klopp never wanted Mohamed Salah” — Carragher reveals

For all Liverpool has won in recent time with Jurgen Klopp as manager, all that could have taken a different shape had the German had his way with Mohamed Salah.

According to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, the former Borussia Dortmund manager initially preferred to sign Julian Brandt over Mohamed Salah. The disclosure sheds light on a pivotal moment in Liverpool’s recent history, considering Salah’s subsequent success and iconic status with the club.

In a podcast appearance on Stick to Football, Carragher discussed Klopp’s initial preferences in the transfer market, stating,

“When he initially came in, an interesting one was Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp is open about this. He didn’t want to sign him; he wanted Julian Brandt. You look at what Mohamed Salah has done but it could have easily gone the other way.”

The revelation adds an intriguing layer to Salah’s journey at Liverpool, as the Egyptian forward eventually joined the Reds from AS Roma for a then club-record fee of £37 million.

Salah’s impact has been nothing short of remarkable, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s success under Klopp, including winning the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Carragher’s comments underscore the unpredictable nature of football transfers and the potential for different outcomes based on managerial decisions. While Klopp initially favored Brandt, who is currently with Borussia Dortmund, fate saw Salah become a key figure in Liverpool’s recent triumphs.

In the end, it all worked well to Klopp and Liverpool’s favor as Mohamed Salah chose to join the Reds, and Liverpool on their own end, chose to overrule Jurgen Klopp.