Liverpool’s New Signing Wataru Endo: The No. 6 Jurgen Klopp Has Been Crying Out For

Liverpool have been on the lookout for a new No. 6 since Fabinho left, and Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that new signing Wataru Endo is aware of his importance. Having arrived from Stuttgart for £16.25 million, the Japanese captain isn’t the big-money move that many Reds were expecting, but that doesn’t diminish his importance in any way.

Klopp’s Welcome Message

With his first words in-person to Endo, Liverpool’s manager made clear how much he values the new signing. The German said: “As soon as you are available in the right stuff and in the right shirt, just feel as comfortable as possible because we really need you. We really need you and your heart, and your legs, and your football ability, and your football brain. Your desire, we need it.”

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 18, 2023

The Right Fit for Liverpool

Endo clearly has the attributes required that Klopp believes will help Liverpool onto the next step of their redevelopment. “We have a really good team, really good – ready to work but very offensive,” the boss added with a rambunctious laugh. “Really happy to see you.” Having delved deeper into the player, it is a signing Liverpool supporters can get excited about.

The Attributes of Wataru Endo

Despite being 30 years old, Endo covers plenty of ground and Klopp praised the player, saying: “I am from Germany, I watch a lot of Bundesliga, know Endo from Stuttgart, liked him from the start. A really good footballer, 5’10”, but in the air really good and defensive challenges [he] loves it,” the boss added on his new No. 3. “Tactically really good.”

Will Endo Play Against Bournemouth?

Whether Endo can play vs. Bournemouth is still unknown, as he faces a race against time to get his work permit sorted. However, Klopp has made it clear that he values Endo’s presence and believes he can help Liverpool reach their goals.