Max Kruse has revealed that a prospective move to Liverpool fell through in 2019 after Divock Origi's European exploits helped to change Jurgen Klopp's mind, insisting that he has made peace with his near-miss transfer.
The Union Berlin man, then at Werder Bremen, was on the Reds' radar following an impressive 2018-19 campaign and claims that he was close to sealing an Anfield switch after a string of assured performances.
Fellow striker Origi's Champions League heroics, however - including a 4-0 comeback win over Barcelona in the semi-finals and Liverpool's final victory over Tottenham - put paid to his dream, with the forward stating those performances ensured the plug was pulled on his move.