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Klopp once admitted that he could not compete with Man City in the transfer market. |
In October 2022, before the big match with Man City, coach Jurgen Klopp frankly admitted: "No one can compete with Man City. They can buy any player, at any price. Liverpool cannot act like that, simply cannot."
Three years later, that statement is no longer true. In the summer of 2025, Liverpool shocked Europe by spending £450 million to strengthen their squad, an unprecedented investment in football history.
The centrepiece of the financial boom was the £125m British record signing of Alexander Isak, while the Kop also brought in a host of new signings including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giovanni Leoni.
From a team known for being cautious, Liverpool suddenly became the king of the transfer market, surpassing Chelsea in 2023 in total spending in the summer transfer market (434.5 million pounds).
What makes Liverpool dare to spend so much money? The answer lies in the bright financial picture. In the 2024/25 season, they will win the Premier League, go far in the Champions League, bring in nearly 90 million pounds in prize money and matchday revenue. Total revenue is expected to exceed 700 million pounds, a record in the club's history.
In addition, "The Kop" also cleverly pushed away Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Jarell Quansah to earn about 260 million pounds.
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Isak became the most expensive signing in English football history. |
According to Sky Sports , in the 2021-2024 period, Liverpool still has £153 million of room to cover the loss allowed under the Profit & Sustainability Law (PSR). Entering the new 2025-2026 period, they can even lose more than £200 million without violating the law. In other words, Liverpool has accumulated enough potential to shop freely.
Liverpool have been criticised for missing out on big targets over the years, with the club only bringing in Federico Chiesa for £10m in the summer of 2024. But it was that patience that kept Liverpool financially afloat and then exploded at the right time to make history this summer.
But this is not just a statement of ambition, it is also a huge gamble. To maintain the cash flow, Liverpool must stay among the elite of the Champions League, while continuing to dominate the Premier League. If they succeed, they will lay the foundations for a new dynasty. If they fail, the financial pressure could become a burden.
From Klopp's "can't compete with Man City" to the £450m frenzy, Liverpool have shown they are no longer timid. Anfield is opening a new chapter, where ambition, money and pressure come together. And only time will tell whether this is the start of a period of dominance or a gamble for "The Kop".
The summer of 2025 could go down in history as the moment Liverpool transformed themselves to reach new heights.
Source: https://znews.vn/klopp-noi-khong-the-liverpool-lam-dieu-nguoc-lai-post1582101.html
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