From the Guardian · · 40s
Gakpo: Tough summer in football and life
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo reflects on a 'tough summer' after failed Manchester City move and family tragedy
In brief
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo reflects on a 'tough summer' after failed Manchester City move and family tragedy Gakpo stayed with Liverpool despite transfer talks collapsing and his second son's death during pregnancy Originally reported by the Guardian.
Family tragedy
Gakpo's second son died during pregnancy in June
“Gakpo's second son died during pregnancy in June”
Transfer collapse
Liverpool changed their minds about letting him join Manchester City
Nations League goal
Scored stoppage-time equaliser for Netherlands against Germany in Nations League
Gakpo's response
Gakpo said he let the summer 'come' and 'ended how it ended'
“It was a difficult summer for me, and my family, and everything surrounding football and life”
Team support
Virgil van Dijk called Gakpo a 'no-brainer' to keep at Liverpool
“He is a friend as well. Ours, please, let's keep it that way”
What matters most
Gakpo stayed with Liverpool despite transfer talks collapsing and his second son's death during pregnancy
