Takumi Minamino admits to having had “other options” to consider when making a move to Liverpool, with the advice of Shinji Kagawa sought out before opting to try his luck at Anfield.
A number of impressive outings for Red Bull Salzburg, particularly in the Champions League, brought the talented Japanese forward to the attention of leading clubs across Europe.
Jurgen Klopp eventually won the race for a much sought-after signature, with Liverpool moving to put a £7.25 million ($10m) deal in place during the January transfer window.