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Jurgen Klopp explains why he ordered Liverpool to sign Xherdan Shaqiri

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Jurgen Klopp has described signing Xherdan Shaqiri as a ‘no-brainer’ after Liverpool confirmed the capture of the forward.
Stoke City pocketed a £13million transfer fee for the sale and Shaqiri becomes Liverpool’s third summer signing.

Shaqiri has played against Liverpool as a Stoke player, and Klopp believes the 26-year-old has the perfect mentality to thrive at Anfield.

Liverpool activated Shaqiri’s release clause after Stoke’s relegation and Klopp explained why he could not pass up the chance to bring the Switzerland to the club.

‘I think the English phrase to explain the decision to sign Xherdan is a ‘no-brainer’. When someone like him becomes available in this way you have to react if you are smart – and we have,’ Klopp told the club website.

‘He has speed and ability, has the right amount of arrogance on the football pitch, real bravery to want the ball and influence things. To play for us these are mandatory requirements.
(Picture: Liverpool FC)
(Picture: Liverpool FC)

‘We are the perfect move for him in this moment as well I think, because he needs to push himself and challenge himself and our environment encourages that.

‘We will want him to express himself but also learn and improve the areas of his game where he can still make progression.
‘From our perspective, he is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system.
Shaqiri shone for Switzerland in the World Cup (Picture: AFP)

‘He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also. This is cool.
‘I know him well from his time in Switzerland and especially Germany – I have been a long-time admirer.

‘But the added bonus now is that he knows the Premier League and what it takes to perform in this uniquely intense environment.
(Picture: Liverpool FC)
(Picture: Liverpool FC)

‘He also did really well at the World Cup – so he comes to us full of belief and confidence.

‘Finally, Xherdan the person will fit in perfectly at Liverpool I believe. He has personality and drive – he is someone who will feed off the positive emotion of our crowd.

‘He joins a dressing room of really good lads and I know they will welcome him with open arms and help him settle and integrate quickly.’

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