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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Smith

Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp failed to sign Real Madrid ace as Champions League message sent

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp failed in an attempt to sign Real Madrid Champions League hero Rodrygo when he was only 16, the player's agent has claimed.

The Brazilian struck a quickfire double with 90 minutes on the clock during Madrid's Champions League semi-final comeback against Manchester City. The goals forced the game into extra-time following Riyad Mahrez’s opener with Karim Benzema converting a penalty to book Los Blancos a place in the final, where they will face Liverpool.

It appears Madrid's Champions League hero might have been lining up on the opposite team had Klopp's meeting with the forward proved more successful. It comes as Real sent the Reds a message ahead of the final in Paris after the players wore shirts with a special note on.

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