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Liverpool can unlock £277k per week Ryan Gravenberch with one clever midfielder deal

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Liverpool recently signed up Ryan Gravenberch to a six-year contract extension. The 23-year-old’s new deal will last until 2032 - with the Dutchman raking in around £277k per week. .

Gravenberch has ...

Liverpool can unlock £277k per week Ryan Gravenberch with one clever midfielder deal Liverpool recently signed up Ryan Gravenberch to a six-year contract extension. The 23-year-old’s new deal will last until 2032 - with the Dutchman raking in around £277k per week. .

Gravenberch has been lethargic and off the pace in his No6 position - far from the standard he set during the 2024/25 Premier League season. Arne Slot found a new gear in his compatriot but there is something crucial missing in Gravenberch’s play this term. His passing hasn’t been as sharp and teams have worked out how to nullify his impact from deep.

The temporary fix of putting Gravenberch in the “Busquets” role for Liverpool is now producing diminishing returns. But Liverpool are going to have to extract value from Gravenberch over the coming seasons - and a switch back to his natural home at No8 could once again bring the best out of him. We need to move Gravenberch to No8 Against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday he showed glimpses of what he could provide further forward - full of powerful running, occasional dribbles and a few shots at goal.