Today in Sports
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
No Result
View All Result
Today in Sports
No Result
View All Result

I cried when I left Liverpool despite being given chance to stay

May 7, 2025
in Soccer
0
Home Soccer
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

Path to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final: How the bracket looks with PSG and Botafogo qualified for Round of 16

Shock transfer twist as Man United and Chelsea consider sending Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku in opposite directions – Man United News And Transfer News

Opinion: It is now clear that Juventus should be built around Kenan Yildiz

For many players who’ve represented Liverpool over the years, it must’ve been a heartbreaking moment to move on from Anfield.

That was certainly the case for Adrian, who ended his five-year stay on Merseyside at the end of his contract last summer as he returned to Real Betis, where he had begun his career.

Now 38, the goalkeeper has given an interview to The Athletic in which he revealed how he broke down in tears when informing his family that his time with the Reds was over, despite being offered the chance to stay for another 12 months by sporting director Richard Hughes.

Adrian opens up about Liverpool exit

Reflecting on his emotional decision to leave Liverpool last year, the Spaniard said: “I cried when I left Liverpool. I didn’t get a chance to say a proper goodbye to the fans, so I had to make a video on my social media. I was at home with my family and I just broke down after.”

Adrian continued: “I felt sorry for my kids because they had spent all of their lives in the UK. I had five wonderful seasons there and won all the trophies, except the Champions League.

“One side of my heart was saying, ‘Come on, I love Liverpool, I love my Scouse people’. It was difficult saying no to Liverpool. It’s hard leaving a place where you feel loved by everyone, but this decision was about me and my family.

“I had a conversation with Richard Hughes, and they tried to convince me to stay [by offering a one-year extension], but, as I said, this was the right move for me.”

(Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Adrian made a valuable contribution at Liverpool

Some Liverpool fans might be inclined to remember Adrian’s time at Anfield for his costly errors against Atletico Madrid when we exited the Champions League in 2020, and another tough night in the 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa a few months later, but he deserves better respect than that.

He was at he club for less than a week when he was thrown in at the deep end on the opening day of the 2019/20 Premier League season due to Alisson Becker’s injury against Norwich, and he proceeded to play 11 matches in our title-winning campaign.

Also, he was the Reds’ hero when we won the UEFA Super Cup within a fortnight of his arrival, decisively saving Tammy Abraham’s penalty in the shootout victory over Chelsea in Istanbul.

The continued brilliance of Liverpool’s number 1 and the emergence of Caoimhin Kelleher as a top-class goalkeeper saw Adrian demoted to third in the queue by the time he left Anfield last year, and ultimately it was only the irresistible lure of rejoining Real Betis to close the circle of his career which saw him move on.

The 38-year-old departed having played his part in a glorious era for the club under Jurgen Klopp, and while it was incredibly tough for the Spaniard to leave, he can be assured the warmest of welcomes any time that he returns to Anfield.



Source link

Tags: chancecriedleftLiverpoolstay
Share30Tweet19

Recommended For You

Path to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final: How the bracket looks with PSG and Botafogo qualified for Round of 16

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 23, 2025
0
Path to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final: How the bracket looks with PSG and Botafogo qualified for Round of 16

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has started to define its first knockout-stage contenders. Flamengo became the first team to clinch a spot in the Round of 16,...

Read more

Shock transfer twist as Man United and Chelsea consider sending Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku in opposite directions – Man United News And Transfer News

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 23, 2025
0
Shock transfer twist as Man United and Chelsea consider sending Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku in opposite directions – Man United News And Transfer News

1 Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly exploring potential moves involving Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku heading in opposite directions. Garnacho appears to have no future at United,...

Read more

Opinion: It is now clear that Juventus should be built around Kenan Yildiz

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 23, 2025
0
Opinion: It is now clear that Juventus should be built around Kenan Yildiz

When Juventus handed their iconic number 10 shirt to Kenan Yildiz, the decision was met with scepticism from some quarters. The Turkiye international was still a teenager at...

Read more

Manchester United given green light to sign surprise Barcelona star: report

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 23, 2025
0
Manchester United given green light to sign surprise Barcelona star: report

Manchester United’s early focus in the summer transfer window appears to be on bolstering the club’s attack, with a deal for Matheus Cunha finalised, while the club have...

Read more

Yildiz’ CWC record, Vlahovic streak & the standout stats from Juventus vs Wydad

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 23, 2025
0
Yildiz’ CWC record, Vlahovic streak & the standout stats from Juventus vs Wydad

On Sunday, Juventus booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 after beating Wydad CA by four goals to one.The Bianconeri had already smashed...

Read more
Next Post
Liverpool must ditch ego and send Trent to Madrid for CWC

Liverpool must ditch ego and send Trent to Madrid for CWC

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related News

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Faces Lynx in Hometown Return

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Faces Lynx in Hometown Return

May 21, 2025
Testers Needed: Solar Mountain Journey and Stand Baggage

Testers Needed: Solar Mountain Journey and Stand Baggage

May 27, 2024
Donald Trump changes Chamblee’s perspective on Saudi Arabia’s involvement in golf

Donald Trump changes Chamblee’s perspective on Saudi Arabia’s involvement in golf

February 10, 2025

Browse by Category

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Today in Sports

Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net. Soccer News, Basketball News, Baseball News, Golf News, Boxing News and More!

CATEGORIES

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis

Recent News

  • Tyler Nevin Signs Two-Year Extension With NPB’s Seibu Lions
  • Ryan Reynolds shares emotional farewell message to Wrexham icon Paul Mullin
  • Path to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final: How the bracket looks with PSG and Botafogo qualified for Round of 16
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • DMCA
  • Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.