Wijnaldum says winning the title is 'more beautiful' because of loyal fans 🎥

Georginio Wijnaldum insists Liverpool's Premier League title triumph has been made even 'more beautiful' because of the fans' long wait for the trophy.

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Before they were confirmed as champions on Thursday evening, the Reds had last finished top of the table 30 years ago.

And after coming desperately close to winning the title on more than one occasion in recent seasons, Wijnaldum believes no other fanbase deserves the glory more.

'It's difficult to describe it, but I can say that I'm really happy, really pleased that I can be part of this team and this club,' the Dutchman told LFCTV.

'Really happy that we can give this title to the supporters because they have waited so long for this title.

'The supporters were so loyal during the years – since I'm here and far before I was here.

'That makes it more beautiful because when you have such loyal supporters – and you can give them one of the best gifts – it makes it more beautiful than it is.'

Despite calls for supporters to celebrate safely at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of fans gathered outside Anfield on Thursday night.

As Manchester City's defeat at Chelsea confirmed Jurgen Klopp's side as champions, red flares were let off and chants sung into the early hours.

Liverpool will be unable to host an open-top bus parade in the near future, although Klopp has suggested it could happen when mass gatherings are permitted again.