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Gini Wijnaldum's PSG nightmare continues as ex-Liverpool man destroyed by French press
GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM moved to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer but things haven't worked out so far.
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Georginio Wijnaldum was heralded as one of the summer's best transfers after he moved from Liverpool to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. However, his poor form in the French capital continues to go on, with a dreadful performance on Saturday resulting in the French press rewarding him with just a 2/10 rating.
The Dutchman spent five prosperous years on Merseyside, scoring 22 goals in 237 games for Jurgen Klopp's men.
Endearing himself to the Anfield faithful, the former Newcastle player became an icon under Jurgen Klopp, although his contract running out became an issue.
He moved to PSG in the summer on a free transfer and was heralded by many as the best value move of the window.
But he has found life tough at the Parc des Princes despite making 27 appearances, with critics asking questions over his ability.
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And after the league leaders lost 3-1 away at Nantes, notoriously harsh newspaper L'Equipe gave him a 2/10 rating, with many believing he is of inadequate ability to play for the star-studded team.
The report labelled Wijnaldum 'a flop', and said he has been going through a 'nightmarish period' ever since his move from England.
He left Anfield in emotional circumstances having joined the club after their eighth-placed finish in 2015/16.
In his time under Klopp, he won the Premier League, Champions League and the Club World Cup.
His contribution to the team was immense as the Reds discovered their best spell since the start of the century.
And Klopp ran out of superlatives for the Dutchman after his half-decade stint.
"As a team we said our goodbyes to Gini at Anfield after the final game of the season," Klopp said back in June.
"There was the public farewell on the pitch with the guard of honour. But then a more private occasion also.
"It was difficult for all of us because of how much this astonishing person means to the group. He’s been a big part of our lives for so long. There is nothing I won’t miss about him.
“I will miss the player he is like crazy, highest-quality ability, one of the smartest players I have ever had the privilege to coach.
"His contribution was off the scale, a manager’s dream."