Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were reportedly chasing Aurelien Tchouameni before he decided to join Real Madrid, and the midfielder’s comments today suggest that the Anfield club’s pursuit was always an exercise in futility....CONTINUE READING
Liverpool linked with Aurelien Tchouameni
As we covered multiple media reports here on HITC Sport, Liverpool were keen on signing Tchouameni from AS Monaco in the summer transfer window before he moved to La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid.
As reported by The Daily Mail, Madrid paid £85 million for the youngster.
Well-known and well-resected journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on Twitter that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had personally called the 22-year-old.
FootMercato reported on May 31 that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain were keen on Tchouameni, who had reportedly agreed personal terms with the Reds.
However, during his unveiling as a Real Madrid player today, the 22-year-old France international defensive midfielder made it clear that he only ever wanted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Tchouameni’s comments suggest that Liverpool were never going to be able to sign him once Madrid got involved.
Interestingly, Madrid beat Liverpool in the final of the UEFA Champions League this past season.
Delight at Real Madrid transfer
The Daily Mail quotes Tchouameni as saying: “I had the chance to choose other clubs, yes – but as soon as I knew Real Madrid wanted me, I never doubted.”
The youngster added: “Kylian decided to stay at PSG and already knew I was going to leave Monaco.
“Mbappe spoke to me, and asked me if I could come to Paris. But I told him I wanted to join Real Madrid, my choice was always Madrid. He understood my decision, he’s happy for me.
“I’m really happy to be here, to start a new chapter with the best club in the world… I want to make a mark in football and this club is the best to do it.
“I’m in the best club in the world. I spoke with the president and we agreed to win new titles. We are going to work on that, to win more titles for Real Madrid.”
