Liverpool loanee Divock Origi has explained his reasons for choosing to join Wolfsburg on loan, with it appearing before deadline day that Newcastle United could scoop him up, as Rafael Benitez targeted taking him to St. James' Park.
Andries Jonker's team secured a season-long loan deal for the Belgium youngster on deadline day, taking him to Germany where he will expect to play more regularly than at Anfield.
A number of clubs had shown interest in securing the Belgian, with his father admitting Tottenham were an option, but Newcastle firmly leading the chase to keep Origi in England.
However, Wolfsburg acted quickly and held talks with Origi and his representatives to sell the striker on a move to the Bundesliga.
Opening up to his new club's official website, the Belgian revealed just why he was won over by Wolfsburg.
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"I am excited to join Wolfsburg on loan for the season and am looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Bundesliga, a league that I have always regarded as one of the best in the world", Origi said.
"Once it became apparent that Liverpool would allow me to leave on loan it was clear in my mind that Wolfsburg would be the best option for me.
"I was really impressed with what the club had to say with regards to their ambitions for this season and can't wait to get started.
"I am looking forward to what I hope will be a big season for the club and will give everything to try and help the team be as successful as possible on the pitch."
Origi, who joined from Lille in 2014, has since managed a total of 77 appearances for the Reds, scoring 21 goals.
