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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Jurgen Klopp leaves Liverpool duo in stitches with post-match transfer joke

Jurgen Klopp isn't just a managerial mastermind and world-class coach, he's also quite the comedian.

From his very first press conference after being unveiled as Liverpool 's new manager - and ultimate saviour - in October 2015, the German cracked jokes and demonstrated a level of charisma which was hard not to lap up. And seven years later, Klopp is still pulling people's legs - even his own players'.

Following a five-star victory over RB Leipzig during the Reds' pre-season campaign in Austria, the 55-year-old spoke to the opposition's YouTube channel alongside stars Naby Keita and Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool signed both players from Leipzig for £52.75million and £36m respectively, prompting the gaffer to note their hefty price tags to the interviewer.

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