Transfer news - Marko Grujic, who was Jurgen Klopp's first signing, leaves Liverpool to join Porto on permanent deal
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Updated 20/07/2021 at 14:56 GMT
Marko Grujic's time at Liverpool has come to an end. Grujic was Jurgen Klopp's first signing at the club after he took over as manager but struggled to cement a place in the team. He had loan spells with Hertha Berlin and Cardiff and has now secured a move to Porto, where he spent the 2020/21 season on loan. Taiwo Awoniyi has also completed a permanent transfer to Union Berlin.
Marko Grujic
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Marko Grujic has left Liverpool to join Porto on a permanent deal reportedly worth £10.5m.
The 25-year-old was Jurgen Klopp’s first signing at Liverpool when he joined from Red Star Belgrade in January 2016.
However, he struggled for first-team action and had loan spells with Hertha Berlin and Cardiff before spending last season on loan with Porto.
He made 16 appearances in total for Liverpool and was part of their pre-season training camp in Austria.
A statement from Liverpool said: “Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Marko for his contributions to the club and wishes him the best in his future career.”
Taiwo Awoniyi has also completed a permanent transfer to Union Berlin, where he spent last season on loan.
Awoniyi joined Liverpool in 2015 and spent the majority of his six years with the club on loan.
Jordan Henderson's future could be in doubt with Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly closely monitoring his contract talks at Liverpool.
The club captain has two years left on his contract at Anfield, but with discussions stalling the England midfielder’s future looks uncertain.
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