Georginio Wijnaldum finally wants to serve at least his current one-year contract with Liverpool, he assures Sky Sports Thursday night. According to the British broadcaster, the midfielder intends to stay at Anfield after a positive conversation with Jürgen Klopp. English media reported on Wednesday morning about a meeting between the manager and Orange International, which is explicitly related to Barcelona.

Whether Ronald Koeman is interested or not, Wijnaldum hopes Liverpool continue to make preparations to extend the contract. Just less than two weeks ago, the English media gave the assurance that the reigning national champion had not yet done so, as it is believed that they have already achieved the maximum result and return from the decision in July 2016 to the Orange International for thirty million euros for sale. To take over Newcastle United.

After all, Liverpool have since won the coveted league title, the European Super Cup, the Champions League and the World Cup for club teams. The club did not see a situation à la Adam Lallana or Daniel Sturridge, it sounded in August. The two left Anfield with a transfer-free status in their pocket, but with one important difference: both were backed up before entering their final contract year.

Liverpool have been linked with Thiago Alcántara for weeks. The Spanish international is also in the picture at Barcelona, ​​who will undoubtedly pursue the interest further if Wijnaldum does not want to comment on the progress from Catalonia. However, Thiago had the upper hand to Liverpool over a return to Camp Nou. The question is whether Liverpool themselves want to continue with Wijnaldum for longer, or if necessary want to hold another year if Thiago can actually be attracted.