Liverpool star considered leaving club during summer transfer window
Liverpool star Lucas Leiva has revealed that he considered leaving the club this past summer, according to reports from the Express.
Lucas was heavily linked with a move away from Anfield after seeing himself fall down the Reds pecking order, with Turkish club Besiktas and Serie A giants Inter Milan both keen on his signature.
And the Brazilian explained that it was extremely intense not knowing his immediate future near the end of the transfer window, and that he almost decided to quit the Reds last month.
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“I think the last couple of years, every transfer window my name is [linked with a move],” he said on the club’s official website.
“Of course there are times when you think you might have to move on and I was very close to moving but one thing I will always have is commitment to this club.”
After missing out the first two games of the season, an injury to club captain Jordan Henderson saw Lucas step in for Liverpool’s clash against Arsenal at the Emirates, helping his side earn a good point following a 0-0 draw.
Now the 28-year-old is happy to remain in Merseyside, and hopes to play a big part for the club this season.
“I’ve been here so long and I always said if I had the choice to be here and be happy, I would always choose Liverpool,” he added.
“When your future is in doubt, you might have to think of another solution, but I’m happy that it didn’t happen and I’m here to fight for the club as I have been doing for eight years.
“I’m just looking forward to a good season and putting Liverpool back where it belongs. I have this chance to say I’m fully committed.
“I’ve been here so long and I really love this club, I just need to now focus on my performance and help in the way the manager and the staff asked me to help.
“Hopefully, I’ll be an important player for the club this season.”
Lucas made 32 appearances for the Reds last term, scoring no goals.
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