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Hertha Berlin sporting director Michael Preetz wants to keep Marko Grujic beyond the end of this season.

The 22-year-old has scored twice in 10 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit since joining on loan in the summer with Hertha competing for a European spot in the table.

The Serbian international was Jurgen Klopp's very first signing after taking over at Liverpool in 2015, with around £5million being paid.

“First and foremost, we’re happy that we have Marko,” Preetz told Kicker via Bulinews .

“I’d always prefer that a player helps me out for a year than not at all. We’ll certainly talk to Liverpool about the next season.

“All the guys can help us make a difference in a season when something extraordinary is possible.

“That is our goal, and it would be wonderful to successfully take the next step together.”

Read our detailed analysis on Grujic - HERE

Grujic arrived from Red Star Belgrade with promise given Klopp's reputation at Borussia Dortmund for unearthing gems in the transfer market.

Three years on though, Grujic has made just eight Premier League appearances under the German manager and it remains to be seen whether he will break into the starting XI at Anfield in the future.

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