I still regret not bringing Kaoru Mitoma to Liverpool - I should have insisted

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he regrets not signing Kaoru Mitoma

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he regrets not signing Kaoru Mitoma for Liverpool. The Japanese winger has been in excellent form for Brighton & Hove Albion this season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 21 Premier League appearances.

Klopp was interested in signing Mitoma in 2021

Klopp revealed that he was interested in signing Mitoma in 2021, when the player was still playing for Kawasaki Frontale in Japan. However, Liverpool were unable to agree on a fee with the Japanese club, and Mitoma eventually joined Brighton for a fee of £2.5 million.

Mitoma has impressed in the Premier League

Mitoma has since impressed in the Premier League, and is now one of the most highly-rated wingers in the division. Klopp admits that he regrets not signing the player, and believes that he would have been a valuable addition to the Liverpool squad.

Klopp: "I should have insisted"

"I still regret not bringing Kaoru Mitoma to Liverpool," Klopp said. "I should have insisted more. He's a fantastic player, and he would have been a great addition to our squad."

Mitoma is a key player for Brighton

Mitoma has been a key player for Brighton this season, and has helped the club to ninth place in the Premier League. The Japanese winger has scored some important goals for Brighton, including a stunning winner against Liverpool in October.

Mitoma is a rising star

Mitoma is still only 25 years old, and has the potential to become one of the best wingers in the world. Liverpool will be hoping that they can avoid making the same mistake twice, and will be keeping a close eye on Mitoma's progress at Brighton.