Wataru Endo Determined to Stay and Win More with Liverpool – KopTalk

Wataru Endo has reaffirmed his want to stay at Liverpool and battle for additional success, regardless of restricted recreation time in his second season at Anfield.

The Japanese worldwide has already collected two main honours since his arrival from Stuttgart in 2023 — lifting the League Cup in his debut season and serving to the Reds safe a record-equalling twentieth league title in 2024/25.

Endo made 20 Premier League appearances final time period, although solely a type of got here as a starter — and that wasn’t till after the title was mathematically secured. However, he grew to become an everyday presence within the matchday squad through the run-in, incomes reward from new boss Arne Slot for his professionalism and work ethic.

Reflecting on his time on the membership, Endo mentioned: “After I got here to Liverpool, I actually wished to win the Premier League. That’s why I play soccer.”

He added: “I hope that is only the start. I gained the League Cup in my first season and now the Premier League in my second. I wish to preserve successful with the followers. We will nonetheless obtain extra collectively — with the workforce, the employees, and the supporters.”

Whereas his position has usually been as a squad participant, Endo has made very important contributions off the bench, together with key involvements in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Wolves, and Paris Saint-Germain.

The 32-year-old admits he would love extra minutes however stays dedicated to the membership’s ambitions.

“After all I’m not absolutely happy with how a lot I’ve performed,” he mentioned in an interview again residence in Japan. “However I actually consider Liverpool is the form of membership that’s price preventing for. I wouldn’t throw that away simply to go someplace else. Serving to Liverpool win extra is what makes my profession significant.”

Endo even made it clear he has no intention of leaving except the membership tells him in any other case: “If the membership tells me to go away… No. I’m staying. I’ve a contract. It’s as much as me to make the ultimate resolution. Principally, I’m staying — for now.”

Regardless of fierce competitors in midfield, Endo is able to embrace no matter position comes his means — beginning or not — as Liverpool put together to defend their Premier League crown and goal much more silverware in 2025/26.