Georginio Wijnaldum: 'I had the time of my life at Newcastle' | OneFootball

Georginio Wijnaldum and Liverpool kept their perfect start to the season intact over the weekend, coming from behind to win 3-1 despite a shock opener from Jetro Willems within seven minutes.

Speaking to Liverpool TV after the match, the Dutch international spoke highly of his lone season at Newcastle, where he introduced himself as a Premier League star.

“I’m always thankful and grateful that Newcastle gave me the opportunity to play in the Premier League.

“There is a lot of times when players from Holland go abroad to play in another competition and it is quite difficult for them, but I think that Newcastle helped me a lot to improve myself and because of Newcastle I am here [at Liverpool].

“Unfortunately it was just one season and in that season we got relegated.

“But I had the time of my life there and I think that’s why I performed so well and I could make a transfer to Liverpool.

“So if people talk about Newcastle I’m happy and I always say good things about the club because the club helped me to improve as a player and gave me the chance to play in the Premier League, and because of Newcastle I play for Liverpool.”

Newcastle now find themselves in 18th place but will have a fantastic chance to bounce back when they host Brighton at St. James’ Park on Saturday.