Gakpo on 'tough summer' after City move collapsed
- Source
- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- Nick Ames in Amsterdam
- Published
Key points
- Liverpool initially willing to let him join City for £80m before reversing decision in August
- Gakpo lost second son during pregnancy in June; says he won't worry about things beyond his control
- Forward has responded well since move broke down, scoring twice and recording five assists this season
Summary
Cody Gakpo has opened up on a "very tough" summer after Liverpool blocked his £80m move to Manchester City, revealing the club changed their minds about letting him leave. The forward, speaking after scoring for the Netherlands against Germany on Thursday, also disclosed that his second son died during pregnancy in June.
Gakpo said he has chosen not to dwell on the failed transfer, preferring to focus on football with his teammates. He has since scored twice and provided five assists this season, including a stoppage-time equaliser in the Nations League draw. Van Dijk backed the club's decision to keep him, calling it "a no-brainer."
Original headline
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo reflects on ‘tough summer’ after collapse of Manchester City move
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