Real Salt Lake are being linked with a move for Georginio Wijnaldum, one of the standout figures from Liverpool\u2019s recent peak years. The former Premier League midfielder is now 35 and available on a free transfer after his spell with Al-Ettifaq ended this summer.<\/p>\n
Wijnaldum\u2019s name remains closely tied to Liverpool\u2019s most successful modern era. Across 237 appearances for the club, he delivered 22 goals and 16 assists, helping drive the side to major achievements under manager Jurgen Klopp, including the 2019 UEFA Champions League title and the 2020 English Premier League victory.<\/p>\n
Before arriving at Anfield, he built his career with Feyenoord and PSV, then moved on to Newcastle United, which paved the way for his switch to Liverpool. After leaving Merseyside, he continued his career with Paris Saint-Germain and AS Roma before moving to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023.<\/p>\n
His international record is equally notable. Wijnaldum has scored 28 goals in 96 appearances for the Netherlands and played an important role in the team\u2019s third-place finish at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He scored in the 3\u20130 third-place win over the hosts after the Netherlands had lost to Argentina in the semifinal. He was not included in the 2026 World Cup squad.<\/p>\n
A move to Real Salt Lake would place him among a growing list of former European names arriving in MLS. The article also points to Thomas M\u00fcller of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Son Heung-min and Hugo Lloris of LAFC, and Marco Reus and Sergi Roberto of the L.A. Galaxy.<\/p>\n
Real Salt Lake have already been active this summer, and a Wijnaldum arrival would help offset some of the departures and keep the club competitive in a stronger Western Conference. Among those losses was winger Zavier Gozo, who joined Crystal Palace for nearly $15 million. There is also continued interest in Diego Luna, despite his dip in form and absence from the U.S. men\u2019s national team\u2019s World Cup roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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