Georginio Wijnaldum compares Al-Ittihad fans to Liverpool supporters

Al-Ittihad midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has shared his admiration for his new club's supporters, noting that the atmosphere they generate reminds him of the passion he experienced at Liverpool and Feyenoord.

In every match I played against them, they backed their team with great passion. The moment you arrive at the stadium and see them, you get an immediate sense that this is a great and storied club that pulses with its fans and its people. Georginio Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum also touched on his reunion with teammate Steven Bergwijn. The pair share a long history dating back to their time at PSV Eindhoven, where Wijnaldum captained the side as a young Bergwijn made his first-team breakthrough. Being on the pitch together again, according to the Dutchman, is a special experience.

Regarding his position on the pitch, Wijnaldum is ready to adapt to the coach's needs. While he prefers an attacking role, he pointed to his time as a central holding midfielder at Liverpool as proof of his versatility. He also expressed optimism about the team's attacking style, drawing parallels between the current setup and the German coaching philosophy he experienced under Jürgen Klopp.