Brazil legend Rivaldo has predicted the first signing Steven Gerrard will make if he becomes Liverpool boss.
The Rangers boss has been heavily linked with the Anfield hot seat since he embarked on his managerial career and his stock is at an all time high after clinching the Scottish Premiership title last weekend.
Gerrard has insisted he is not interested in the job so long as Jurgen Klopp continues as Reds boss - but that's not stopped icon Rivaldo predicting that 'when' he does join he will take Ianis Hagi with him.
Rivaldo is certain Gerrard will return to Liverpool in the years to come and he has backed him to sign the Romanian playmaker when he does.
The former Barcelona ace told a Romanian journalist: "I am sure Gerrard will go to Liverpool one day and maybe Ianis Hagi could make the step with him and follow him to Anfield."
Rivaldo watched his son, Rivaldinho, play alongside Hagi at Romanian club Viitorul Constanta in 2019.
Hagi went on to join Genk later that year before moving to Rangers in January 2020 on loan with an option to buy.
The Gers took up that option last May and the 22-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the key men in Gerrard's squad.
Hagi has contributed six goals and nine assists throughout Rangers' triumphant league campaign. He also picked up the vital assist for Filip Helander's equaliser in the 1-1 Europa League draw with Slavia Prague on Thursday night.
Gerrard's men host the Czech club for the second leg next week as they look to book their spot in the quarter-final.
