Ragnar Klavan’s arrival at Liverpool in the summer of 2016 came as a bit of a surprise to many of the club’s supporters.
Joining from German side, Augsburg, it was soon clear that many English football fans didn’t know too much about the Estonian defender.
In fact, when news of a the Anfield club’s interest reached Klavan himself, even he refused to believe it was legitimate.
Speaking to BT Sport ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League game away at Sevilla, Klavan has retold the story of how he mistakenly believed Jürgen Klopp’s interest was a prank played by teammates until the German manager sent him a selfie as proof that his interest was real.
“I said I needed some confirmation,” he explained, laughing. “Then he sent me a selfie.”
Now, as some of you will recall, this isn’t the first time this story has done the rounds. It does, however, appear to be the first time many Liverpool supporters have heard it…
https://twitter.com/stephen_ennis/status/933055866919702528
🗣 Interviewer: Is it true you thought it was a hoax when Klopp text you saying he wanted to sign you?
Klavan: Yes, I did not believe it. I asked for some kind of confirmation so Jurgen sent me a selfie" 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/n2SQa63JkO
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) November 21, 2017
Klopp text Ragnar Klavan to say he wanted him at Liverpool. Klavan didn't believe it was him. So Klopp sent him a selfie 😂😂
Love Kloppy 🔴Y.N.W.A🔴
— Danny Williams (@DanWilliams1988) November 21, 2017
Klavan saying he didn’t believe it was really Klopp who was texting him when we were tryna sign him so Klopp sent him a selfie to prove it 😭
— Danny Kenny (@DKenny126) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/colmb8/status/933053099039690753
Klopp text Ragnar Klavan to say he wanted him at Liverpool. Klavan didn't believe it was him. So Klopp sent him a selfie 😂😂
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) November 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/elliotrylands/status/933052993699745792
