Wataru Endo has been officially announced as Liverpool’s third summer transfer signing, and his shirt number for his time at Anfield has also been revealed.
Wataru Endo, a new Liverpool player, has secured his desired No. after the announcement of his transfer to Anfield, 3 shirts.
The Japanese midfielder has signed a long-term contract with the Merseysiders after completing a £20 million transfer from German club Stuttgart. He joins Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, respectively from RB Leipzig and Brighton, as Jurgen Klopp’s third additions to the squad this summer.
Endo’s arrival also puts an end to a very frustrating search for a more naturally gifted defensive midfielder. The Reds had previously expressed interest in Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but both players eventually signed with Chelsea.
Endo’s jersey number has already been released, and he is now officially a Liverpool player. He asserts that he is No. Brazilian midfielder Fabinho had previously occupied slot no. 3.
The jersey has not been claimed since the former Monaco player decided to leave Anfield for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad. Endo has given his justification for picking Merseyside to claim the number.
He stated: “Number three is my number because I played as No.,” as reported by the official website of Liverpool. 3 in Stuttgart and also while I was performing in Japan. I am so excited to play with this number because I adore it. “.
This weekend, Liverpool fans may get to see Endo perform for the first time.
On Saturday, the Reds welcome recently promoted Bournemouth to Anfield.
The 30-year-old said, “It’s going to be the first time for me that I play at Anfield,” in advance of his conceivable debut. I’m eager to play at Anfield in front of Liverpool supporters.
“I perform as a No. I’m like a little more of a defensive player, and I’m a 6 now. In addition to having good organization in the middle, I believe I can help this team defensively.
That, in my opinion, is my responsibility.
I am so thrilled to be a part of this team, and I hope to see you at Anfield!”.
The 2023–2024 Liverpool season’s home jersey honors Bill Shankly and the legendary Reds manager’s final year in charge at Anfield. Bright red is used in the design of the Nike shirt, and the color and cuffs are contrasted with a striking white design.
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While Fabinho won the Premier League, Champions League, and a plethora of other trophies with the number three on his back under Klopp, it hasn’t always been a distinctive jersey in the modern era. Before Fabinho, the jersey belonged to people like Christian Ziege, Abel Xavier, Paul Konchesky, and Mamadou Sakho.
Liverpool’s summer business is not anticipated to end with the arrival of Endo. Prior to the end of the transfer window, boss Klopp is still eager to improve his defensive options.
After a season of outstanding performances in France, Rennes star Arthur Theate is reportedly a possibility for the Reds. Fulham, a rival of Liverpool in the Premier League, may make a move for him.
