Max Kruse has revealed he turned down the opportunity to join Liverpool this summer as he felt he would be happier at Fenerbahce.
The 31-year-old Germany international was available on a free transfer after his Werder Bremen contract expired at the end of last season.
Several clubs were interested in the forward after he scored 11 Bundesliga goals last season – with fellow countryman Klopp among his admirers.
However, Kruse decided to reject overtures from his compatriot to instead plump for a move to Turkey.
Kruse, speaking to beIN SPORTS Turkey, said of Liverpool's interest: 'During the transfer period, I’ve received lots of offers and one of them was Liverpool.
'But I decided to join Fenerbahce because I believe I will be very happy there. I spoke with a lot of players during that period and I am happy about my decision.'
khiladisuman
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I didn't even know this guy existed until I saw this post😂
you don't know sh*t about football just some big names only
Subnorsyz
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he is an alright player
Akash20011
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I didn't even know this guy existed until I saw this post😂
Thats your problem bro...u dont know many players other than messi and ronaldo😂😂
MoSayhan
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I didn't even know this guy existed until I saw this post😂
naelkayyali
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well he wants to play doesn't want to warm our bunch 😂
Dudilmnost
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Kruse joins fenerbahce to win the UCL next season
Leomessi122
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Liverpool till tomorrow
Zenacdior
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Kruse is timid and cannot play for Liverpool. After all he is not very talented.
Funyy
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Worst mistake ever ✅🤷♀️
mopklrsy
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Was a cornerstone at Bremen, will miss him, have fun at new club
offlinea
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He knew he would just be a sub at Liverpool
Martorella
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The THIRTY ONE year old turned down an offer to join Liverpool. Yeh of course he did, in his dreams!!
Imanima
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Fair play - he'd be a starter for Fenerbache or warm the bench at anfield. Fair enough for his age
Halehale
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Yes of course he did We offered him 10k a week
ourselve
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Of course he did.
capitalise
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Play in one of the top 3 leagues at the reigning champions league winners...or play in Turkey..good move douche bag!
update
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I fucking knew it. I’ve been a fanboy since 2014
sadistic
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Can't be true, no player cares about playing time
redboy21
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Can't be true, no player cares about playing time
huiman
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Sounds dubious. Hmm could join Liverpool and play for Klopp nah I'll go to Turkey and play for the team that finished sixth.
inevitable
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This has me feeling very confident that the club is indeed really looking to add an attacker to the team. The difficulty seems to be finding the right caliber player that's willing to be a rotation player rather than a starter while still being of a high enough quality to make an impact without being too expensive.
⚽CR7FOREVER⚽
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Liverpool want him as a substitute striker but he wants to play regular games so he joined Turkish club..this comment is for those who will start taking trash about him because he said he rejected Liverpool offer but it's true and he did that for his career
PabulHk
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why don't you say that you didn't want to be a back up for firminho
Edoo87
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better for them
PasangDybala
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Is it the one who rejected Liverpool or Liverpool rejected you? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][byebye] I am hearing this for the first time huh😂😂😂