Ryan Gravenberch has said that he is “satisfied” with his first season at Liverpool and hopes to stay at the club “for years to come”.
After one frustrating season at Bayern Munich, where he struggled for regular game time, Gravenberch joined Liverpool last summer for a reported £34m.
The 22-year-old made a bright start to his Anfield career and forced his way into Jurgen Klopp‘s first team, before an injury picked up in the EFL Cup final hindered his progress during the second half of the campaign.
Nevertheless, Gravenberch made a total of 38 appearances, including 21 starts, for the Reds across all competitions, contributing with four goals and two assists from midfield.
Following the arrival of Arne Slot as Klopp’s successor in the dugout, Gravenberch has somewhat surprisingly been linked with a possible exit from Liverpool this summer.
Gravenberch planning to stay at Liverpool under Slot
However, Gravenberch is planning to build on what he believes has been a successful first season on a personal level at Liverpool and is looking forward to working under Dutch compatriot Slot.
“That’s why I’m satisfied with my season at Liverpool (after lack of game time at Bayern),” Gravenberch told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad. “I wanted to make more minutes and I succeeded.
“I have played good matches, but also lesser ones. No, I’m not as tired as I am after a season where you’ve played everything. I haven’t played everything.
“Can that freshness be an advantage? Well, I’m ready if you ask me. Anyway, first let’s be part of the final selection.”
Gravenberch added: “[I am at] a top club, I hope to play here for years to come, and soon [I will be with] Dutch trainer Arne Slot.
“No, I’ve never spoken to him. Not even during my time as an Ajax player, but he is a trainer who likes attacking football. That should suit me, you would think. We will see.”
