The transfer market has been Jurgen Klopp’s finest asset over the last several seasons at Liverpool. He has been diligent in getting rid of unnecessary deadwood and bringing in better and younger alternatives.
A plan that has worked so well in recent years is the one that saw the Anfield team win the Premier League and Champions League crowns by replacing Loris Karius with Alisson.
It was a signing that the German made in 2017 that might just be one of his finest, especially in terms of value for money over the duration of his contract…
Robertson is one of Klopp’s finest signings
The Scotsman arrived at Anfield for a £10m transfer fee from Hull City after a three-year spell. With the left back plying his trade for amateur side Queen’s Park in the Scottish fourth tier just five years before, it was a remarkable rise through the game, and this was only the beginning.
Robertson has since played 183 matches for Liverpool, missing just 13 Premier League games in that time as he has established himself as one of the greatest left-backs on the continent.
The 28-year-old has won all domestic honours south of the border, completing his collection with FA and League Cup winners medals last season, while adding Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup titles just for good measure.
His influence in Klopp’s side has been key to their success, with teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold lavishing praise on the player last season by calling him “outstanding” and considering his growth since joining in 2017, this statement is certainly justified.
Given that the CIES Football Observatory currently values him at €50 million (£43.5 million), which is a remarkable 335% higher than when Liverpool signed him, a sum of merely £10 million sounds like an outstanding deal.
Even though he may be at the height of his abilities, Klopp is unlikely to sell him. However, if he did, there is little doubt that the price would increase to almost £50 million, guaranteeing the Reds a hefty profit.
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