Neppe was involved in signing Gravenberch from Ajax in 2022. He expressed his happiness for Gravenberch, saying that the midfielder is "a special player." Neppe and his team were confident in Gravenberch's abilities when they signed him, and they knew he would eventually show his skills.

Neppe acknowledges that sometimes players need time to develop and find their momentum. He points out that Gravenberch's first season at Liverpool was challenging, but he seized the opportunity when it arose. Neppe also shares a similar story about Alphonso Davies, who started his career at Bayern due to injuries to other players.

Neppe emphasizes that Gravenberch's success is not just luck. He believes that talented players like Gravenberch always show their true abilities in the end.