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Jurgen Klopp has “changed everything” at Liverpool and it is something “you can feel” according to a Reds player who is keen to return to Anfield.

The lure of working with the Reds manager is one of the key factors in loan star Luis Alberto wishing to return to Merseyside.

The 23-year-old has spent this season on loan at Deportivo la Coruna and has managed a successful season which includes six goals and six assists.

The midfielder and his club are still fighting off relegation in La Liga but a point from the last two games will secure their future as they currently sit in 15th place.

But while Deportivo want to keep him, Alberto is very much attracted to the idea of a return to Anfield.

Groin injuries forced him back to Melwood for treatment in November when he got the chance to meet Klopp and his staff, and it’s a relationship he’s keen to foster.

“It is obvious that having Klopp as a manager is an extra motivation to return to Liverpool,” Alberto told IBTimes UK.

“When I was there I could see that he has changed everything, the atmosphere and the club. You can feel it. Everything I heard about him was good. He is transforming Liverpool. Of course I am very excited to work under him, trying to improve and stay in the squad to becoming into an important player for Liverpool.

“I spoke a bit with Klopp, but during the whole season I have been in contact with his staff to see how I am and to follow my evolution.

“Since the arrival of Klopp, the feeling has been positive, they have been in contact with me through one of his assistants and all we have spoken about has been positive.”

Alberto moved to Liverpool in 2013 from the Reds’ Europa League final opponents Sevilla

The 23-year old moved to Liverpool in the summer of 2013 from Sevilla for almost £7m but struggled to make an impact.

He started just two games, FA Cup ties against Notts County and Oldham, and was replaced at half time in the latter, while he made 10 appearances as a substitute.

He was sent on loan to Malaga last year before linking up at Deportivo this season with Victor Sanchez, who was an assistant at Sevilla during his time there.

“I had some minor injury problems earlier in the season but it has been a good year. Thank God I have been able to establish myself in the top flights and play regularly, which was the most important.

“They (Deportivo) have already told me they want to continue, but I don’t know whether this will be a difficult or easy possibility.

“I have to go back to Liverpool and then let’s see what happens. Once the seasons start, Klopp will be the one to take the decision on whether I stay or not. I still have a year left in contract and the club will have to make the decision.

“It is obvious I would love to play in the Europa League and in the Champions League. But I have to wait. Liverpool paid €8m for when I was nobody. That was a big effort. It was a gamble and I have to thank them not only with words but with my football. I feel a little bit in debt with them for giving me the opportunity to play in a historic club.

“The chance to play for a club like Liverpool is not presented to you very often. My experience there was nice, I played with great players and we were almost champions of the Premier League. And playing for Liverpool is a challenge.”