Harvey Elliott had to be ‘selfish’ in Liverpool exit but believes Villa move ‘the best thing for me’

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“The love I have for Liverpool is still going to be there forever, that’s not going to change, I’m still going to be watching and looking out for them from afar.

I made the decision to leave because I wanted to do what’s best for me.”

Elliott had attracted interest from a host of other clubs, including RB Leipzig, Fulham and West Ham, but while Villa are winless so far this season, he feels they have huge potential.



Elliott is a boyhood fan of his former club (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“To find the best club, there were a few difficult decisions I had to make,” he added.

I think working under him is going to be the best thing for me, as long as he trusts me.”

Elliott believes he faces a battle to earn a place in the Villa midfield, where Emery’s other options, when they are all fit, include Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Morgan Rogers.

“I face that challenge again with Villa, it’s not going to be a walk in the park where I come in and be in the position.