Ryan Kent has revealed Jurgen Klopp urged him to move to Germany – after failing to persuade the youngster that Liverpool was the best place for him this term.

Kent will spend the rest of the campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Freiburg having shot to prominence in Germany last month with a cameo in the friendly win at Bayern Munich last month.

The 20-year-old, who has previously impressed during temporary stints at Coventry City and Barnsley, could make his debut for his new club when they entertain Dortmund on Saturday.

And the winger revealed how Klopp pointed him towards Freiburg on the strength of their manager Christian Streich.

“Liverpool wanted me to stay and see the season out, but it was me who wanted to get game time,” said Kent.

“The boss suggested Freiburg would be a good move, because they have a good manager and mentioned that a lot of young players have come through the system there and go onto bigger things.

“I can tell just from the short time I have been here that he has a big influence on the players. He's probably got a different approach to most managers, but so far we have got on really well.”

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Of his potential debut, Kent – speaking to AFP – said: “It's a good first game to come into, against Dortmund, and that is one of the reasons why I wanted to come to the Bundesliga – for the calibre of teams and opposition you face, which can only push me in the right direction.”