Joe Gomez has revealed that he was close to leaving Liverpool last summer. Newcastle United made a £45m offer for the defender. However, Gomez chose to stay at Anfield, saying he is happy to remain at what he calls “the best club in the world.”
“I was close to leaving Liverpool last summer, It was definitely for real. But my focus was always on the club. I know how blessed I am to be here. I will be 10 years at Liverpool in the summer. I don’t take that for granted.” Gomez shared per The Athletic.
The 26-year-old is Liverpool’s longest-serving player. He joined the club in 2015 and has made it clear that his heart is with the Reds. He said,
“It was quickly a case of adapting and getting into the swing of things. It was good to put it to bed. That is football. I am a big believer in focusing on the present.”
Gomez had a slow start to this season under new manager Arne Slot. At first, he was not even on the bench for some matches. But with Ibrahima Konaté injured, Gomez has started in the last few games.
“It’s tricky because you don’t know when the chance will come,” Gomez said. “But I can only focus on being the best professional I can be. It’s a great club to be at. It could be worse.”
Last season, Gomez played a career-high 51 matches under Jurgen Klopp. He continues to adjust to Slot’s tactical style, which focuses more on possession.
“It’s a process from a tactical standpoint. It’s not as straightforward as seeing a pass and playing it,” Gomez explained.
As Gomez gets closer to his 10th anniversary at Liverpool, he remains committed to improving as a player and helping the team succeed.
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