Follow usLiverpool are very close to ink a midfielder after Wataru Endo from Stuttgart is already on his way to the city to take his medical.
The Japanese midfielder (30) played in 33 Bundesliga matches in the past season, netting 5 goals and giving 4 assists.
Wataru Endō to Liverpool, here we go! Medical tests booked on Thursday for Japanese midfielder who’s joining from Stuttgard for €18m fee 🚨🔴🇯🇵 #LFC
Personal terms agreed in few hours as Endō asked as Stuttgart captain to leave & follow his dream.
Exclusive story, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/AYZ2bKuauP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2023
His team avoided relegation last campaign by triumphing in a play-off vs. Hamburg.
The Reds decided to sign the Japan international after Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea for a British record transfer fee. The other priority to strengthen the midfield was Romeo Lavia from Southampton, who also chose the Blues from London over them. It is expected that his transfer to Chelsea from the Saints will be official very soon.
Wataru played 50 matches for his country and was part of the team that beat Germany and Spain in the World Cup in Qatar last year. Samurai Blue were eliminated after penalties from Croatia in the 1/8 finals.
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