Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott has revealed that he turned down an offer from Real Madrid to join Liverpool.
Elliott moved to Anfield from Fulham at the age of 16 in 2019 - and the move caused a lot of controversy.
Liverpool have been unable to agree a fee with the Cottagers, with Sky Sports reporting they have offered £750,000. However, Fulham want a fee in the region of £8m.
The case eventually went to court, with the Red Devils being asked to pay an initial fee of £1.5m, plus surcharges of up to £2.8m, to the midfielder. Since joining the club, he has been gradually brought into the Liverpool first team by manager Jurgen Klopp. After a season-long loan spell at Championship side Blackburn, where he had 18 assists, the 20-year-old has taken on a larger role in the Reds' squad in two years. past season.
A broken leg injury against Leeds at the start of last season reduced his involvement, but he has recovered to make 26 Premier League appearances this season.
Now Elliott has revealed how he turned down Real Madrid to join Liverpool.
Elliott on Real Madrid's rejection of defeat
Speaking on the We Are Liverpool podcast, Elliott explained that he didn't need to think twice after his move to Anfield after Liverpool called - despite an offer from Real. I said:
"I was going to Madrid when I thought Liverpool had arrived. As soon as I heard they were coming, that was it."
Athletic reported in 2020 that Elliott had been offered a visit to Real's Bernabeu stadium as the Spanish giants tried to convince him to sign - and even have a meeting with the legendary captain. Sergio Ramos.
However, the 20-year-old refused, citing Ramos' late tackle against Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in the 2018 Champions League final as the reason for his decision.
He told The Athletic:
"Yeah, that's right. I declined because of what he did to Mo."
Elliott has forged a good relationship on and off the pitch with Salah, and the pair hope to help Liverpool end the season on high form and qualify for Europe after a difficult campaign.
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