'I rejected Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool in 2023 — it just didn't feel right'

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Roberto Firmino has revealed why he made the decision not to join Real Madrid following his departure from Liverpool, despite the Spanish giant being keen on his signature. "There was, of course (interest from Real Madrid)," he told TNT Sports Brasil.

"To be honest, there was interest. "Back then there was real interest from Madrid.

Not that I'm impatient, but I had to wait, you know? "So, that's how it happened — I went to Arabia, and I believe the purpose was fulfilled there.