Rodrygo's confession: 'I almost joined Liverpool'

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Rodrygo revealed just how close he came to taking his first step in Europe with Liverpool. AFP

Rodrygo Goes gave an interview to 'The Guardian' ahead of the Real Madrid-Manchester City Champions League clash. The Brazilian player confessed his 2017 chapter, when he decided to reject Liverpool's €3m offer.

Rodrygo Goes was the subject of 'The Guardian' interview ahead of the Real Madrid-Manchester City Champions League quarter-final first leg. And the Brazilian confessed his rejection of Liverpool in 2017.

"We didn't close the deal. I wanted to stay at Santos, even though the offer was very good. The path they promised me would also have been very good for my career. I was going to finish my studies in England to prepare myself for European football," he said.

Rodrygo Goes at that time prioritised his chapter with Santos: "My dream has always been to play in Europe. The offer was very good, but my desire spoke louder. I wanted to stay at Santos and make history at the club. That's what happened: I was able to fulfil my dream of playing for Santos. But it's true, I almost joined Liverpool in 2017."

Rumours of his signing for the Reds are growing as the official signing of Kylian Mbappe draws nearer. Real Madrid will be presented with a blessed problem in attack with the future of the '11' in the air and with a contract until 30 June 2028.

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