Cody Gakpo makes Man City transfer admission as he opens up about ‘very tough’ summer
Cody Gakpo has opened up about a ‘very tough’ summer on and off the pitch for him as he acknowledged how close he came to leaving Liverpool for Manchester City.Enzo Maresca’s side reportedly had...
Cody Gakpo has revealed that the 2023 summer was a 'very tough' period for him, both on and off the pitch. He acknowledged that he had been considering a move from Liverpool to Manchester City, as he was ready for a new challenge. However, Liverpool decided to retain him, and the transfer was blocked just before the deadline in late August.
Gakpo's son passed away during the World Cup, adding to the emotional turmoil he was already facing. Despite these personal challenges, Gakpo managed to represent the Netherlands at the World Cup and return to Liverpool, where he has been making strong contributions to the team.
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