Liverpool confirmed the transfer on their channels on Wednesday night.

– It’s really good news for us, said Klopp, according to the club’s website.

He fully commends the club’s sporting management for finalizing the deal, and firmly believes that Gakpo has a bright future on Merseyside.

– There’s a lot to like about Cody. He is only 23 years old, but already has a lot of experience. He was PSV captain, player of the year in Holland last season, and as many have seen he had a brilliant World Cup, said Klopp.

The news came on Monday night when PSV at a pers conference informed that they had agreed with Liverpool on a transfer for the Dutch World Cup star. Now the Merseyside club confirms the same thing.

– It tastes really good. “I’m very excited and I can’t wait to start training and start playing for this amazing club,” Gakpo told the club’s website.

The transition takes effect from the new year.

– I think it’s a great club for me to come to and will show what I can do to help the team achieve even more beautiful moments than they have done in recent years, said the 23-year-old.

Van Dijk talk

At the same time, Gakpo revealed that he had spoken a lot with compatriot Virgil van Dijk before the club switch, which has now become a reality.

– We’ve talked a lot on the phone in recent days. He told me that this was the right change for me in terms of developing myself and becoming a better player, said Gakpo.

– He said that the club is big, but also like a family. This is also very important for me, because I am a family man. He only said good things. I’m glad he’s here so he can help me with a few things, he explained.

Nice numbers

Gakpo scored three goals in five games for the Netherlands at the World Cup, and has a total of 13 goals and 17 assists for PSV in all competitions this season.

– I’m really looking forward to playing at Anfield. I’ve heard a lot of good stories about the stadium and the atmosphere. I can’t wait, said Gakpo.

– My goal is obviously to win as many titles as we can as a team, perform well and show the world what we can do as a team and what I can do as a player.

PSV director of football Marcel Brands confirmed in a press release Monday that this was a record transfer for the club, but no amount was announced.

based on Transfermarkt the transfer amount should be 42 million euros, which is just over 438 million Norwegian kroner.

Liverpool echo reports are that PSV want to keep the 23-year-old until the summer of 2023, but coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has stated that due to the great interest, a move could already be considered. “There comes a time when you can’t say no,” said the PSV coach.

Gakpo got the number 18 jersey at the club.