Ryan Gravenberch, fresh from Liverpool's Premier League triumph, has his sights set on Champions League glory to complement his impressive trophy haul.
The Dutch midfielder, who has clinched league titles in the Netherlands with Ajax, Germany with Bayern Munich, and now England with Liverpool, is hungry for more success. Speaking to Numero Netherlands, Gravenberch expressed his ambitions: "There's so much I still want to achieve," he said.
"I've been lucky enough to win league titles in the Netherlands, Germany, and England, but as a player, you're always chasing more.
"That hunger never goes away, and I feel that every day. I'm only 23, so I know there are many years ahead, and big moments still to come. Winning the Champions League is a massive dream of mine, that's one I haven't ticked off yet.
"And of course, to achieve something special with the national team, a Euro or even a World Cup, that would mean everything. There's still a lot to aim for, and that's what keeps me going."
Having joined Liverpool in the summer of 2023, Gravenberch didn't immediately stand out in his debut season under Jurgen Klopp. However, under the guidance of Arne Slot this term, he excelled in a new No.6 role, becoming instrumental in Liverpool's march to the title.
"I've been fortunate to play for three historic clubs – Ajax, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool – and honestly, each one is the biggest in its country," Gravenberch expressed.
Ryan Gravenberch kisses the Premier League title
Gravenberch added a Premier League triumph to his successes in the Bundesliga and Eredivisie. (Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
"It's been a true privilege. These are clubs and cities where football is deeply ingrained. The fans are passionate about it. They have high expectations of you, and when you wear that shirt, you feel the weight of that. It's something I never take lightly.
"To be honest, I think they're more similar than people realise. Big clubs require a certain mentality, that winning mindset. There's a culture around them, built over the years, that's all about success. On the pitch, off the pitch – it's just who they are."
Liverpool clinched their 20th title this season, sparking extraordinary scenes of celebration on the red half of Merseyside. The day the Reds defeated Tottenham Hotspur to secure the title was a standout moment for the Dutch midfielder.
"It was honestly something truly special, a season I'll never forget. The scenes on the bus as we approached Anfield before the Spurs match, that afternoon we won the league, will remain with me forever," he said.
The Liverpool bus is engulfed by red smoke outside Anfield.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Fans of Liverpool show their support, by setting off smoke flares as the team bus arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"The passion on the fans' faces, the red flares, the noise, the songs, just seeing what it meant to them, it gave me goosebumps. That image will never leave me.
"The celebrations with the lads afterwards, that moment when it really hit us that we'd done it, was incredible. Liverpool's second Premier League title in five years, and my first.
"From my point of view, as a small child, you dream of these moments, so to achieve this is really special.
"I'm proud to have played a part in what was an unforgettable season. And now, we're already looking forward to next season. We're hungry for more."