Georginio Wijnaldum is yet to extend his contract with Liverpool.
Barcelona are said to be favourites to land him on a free transfer in the summer.
Danny Murphy believes Barca’s Dutch history could be a huge reason for the 30-year-old’s move to Camp Nou.
“I understand it more, away from growing up as a Liverpool fan and Liverpool player in this kind of bubble where you’d think, ‘why would he want to leave Liverpool? They won the Premier League and Champions League etc’,” former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy told talkSPORT.
“He [Wijnaldum] is 30 years old, the manager of Barcelona was his national team manager, who he gets on with really, really well.
“We don’t know his aspirations and dreams as a young player.
“In Holland, for example, there are a lot of players who looked up to the likes of Johan Cruyff, Koeman, people like that.
“Maybe Barcelona is a dream he has always had. Maybe he feels at Liverpool with some of the signings, that he’s being a little bit edged out.
“That hasn’t shown in terms of selection, as he always seems to be in Klopp’s best team.
“I think he’s done a terrific job for Liverpool, and if he was to leave Liverpool fans would be very appreciative and thankful of the job he’s done in a Liverpool shirt rather than being critical of him for leaving.”
Georginio Wijnaldum is out of contract in June and is yet to extend his current deal with the Reds. As per multiple reports, Barcelona are favourites to land the 30-year-old on a free transfer at the end of the season.
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