'It was my biggest regret not joining Liverpool – the manager went back on his word'

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He said: "I don't want to expose the reasons why I didn't want to sign him, but I think he knows why and it has nothing to do with football."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! However, the now-47-year-old vehemently denied these claims and stood firm that he was desperate to become a Red.Speaking on his Netflix documentary, Misunderstood, Anelka said: "Liverpool fans think I didn't want to stay.

It's a club where I could have done great things."Speaking to the Liverpool Echo in 2021, the former forward opened up about his time at Anfield and the exact reason why he didn't stay. I loved them and I think it was reciprocal."Looking back, I am proud to have worn the jersey of this legendary club and to have known this stadium and these amazing fans."Reflecting on Houllier's comments and the true reason for his exit, Anelka added: "It’s simple: it didn’t happen because Gerard Houllier wanted to pay a lower salary."It’s acceptable but you have to say it.

I wanted to sign from the first minute. Of course a permanent move was discussed from the first day I joined the club."If you look at the first time they introduced me in the press conference, I said if I could sign now, I would, but Gerard Houllier wanted a loan because he was not sure.