Mo Salah shares touching tribute to his Liverpool protege Harvey Elliott after move to Aston Villa - having fired back at critics of departed team-mates
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Mohamed Salah has paid an emotional tribute to Harvey Elliott following the young midfielder's exit from Liverpool to Aston Villa. Elliott joined Villa on a season-long loan deal with a £35 million obligation to buy after struggling for game time under Liverpool's current manager Arne Slot. Despite his limited minutes—just 846 under Slot—Elliott left a lasting impression at Liverpool, having joined the club as a 16-year-old from Fulham in 2019 and delivering memorable moments such as a goal against PSG in the Champions League last season.
On social media, Salah praised Elliott’s loyalty and dedication during his time at Liverpool, writing: "You'll be remembered for your loyalty and dedication every time you were called upon. You leave as a champion, and I've got no doubt you'll do big things at your new club. They are lucky to have you." This message highlighted Salah’s respect and appreciation for his former teammate's efforts and character.
Elliott, an England under-21 international and Player of the Tournament for his team’s recent U21 European Championship success, attracted significant interest from several top clubs across Europe before Aston Villa secured his signature. Villa’s manager Unai Emery, after a poor start to the Premier League season, sought reinforcements and brought in both Elliott and Jadon Sancho on deadline day.
At Aston Villa, Elliott is expected to provide valuable versatility, capable of playing on the right of an attacking trio or as an advanced midfielder. This flexibility is deemed likely to fit well with Emery’s tactical rotations involving other key midfielders like Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, and Youri Tielemans. Villa supporters are optimistic that Elliott will thrive and make a significant impact in the Midlands after his move.
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