DBasia.news – Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claimed to have almost moved to Arsenal. However, his intention failed after receiving input from Steven Gerrard.
In the summer of 2013, Suarez thought of leaving the Anfield Stadium because he failed to win the trophy with the Reds. Arsenal prepared a bid worth 40 million pounds to bring the 32-year-old player.
Luis Suarez finally listened to Steven Gerrard’s advice and stayed in Liverpool. His patience paid off after Barcelona recruited him with a transfer of 73.55 million pounds in July 2014.
“We qualified for European competition but ended the season badly. I insist to leave Arsenal,” Suarez said.
“Steven Gerrard said that if he survives that season, I can move to Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid or any club I want because it won’t be better at Arsenal,” he said.
“This is my last conversation with Gerrard at that time. I told the agent that I had decided to survive.”
“His words convinced me. It comes from people who care, want me to be better and see me having difficulty in training and sadness. The words of the true captain have had an impact and have helped me a lot,” he said.