Ex-Liverpool starlet tipped to rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi released by club

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The Serbian was previously likened to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by one Premier League manager but never reached the heights.Now 32, Markovic is on the market again following confirmation he's departed Apollon Limassol after his one-year contract expired. Having helped guide some of his progression at Partizan Belgrade before he moved to Benfica, the experienced tactician was effusive in his admiration.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

Shortly after his move from Lisbon in 2014, the Ivorian revealed he had been won over by what he had witnessed."I am very proud of Markovic," said Toure in December 2014. "Since he came here, he hasn't had a lot of chances to play, but he's shown great character and worked hard in training.

Ian Graham, Liverpool’s former director of research, wrote in his book, ‘How to Win the Premier League: The Inside Story of Football's Data Revolution,’ that CEO Edwards considered signing Markovic as his biggest regret, per the Liverpool Echo.Having joined Fulham midway through the 2018/19 season, Markovic was unable to secure a long-term contract at Craven Cottage. Should he continue playing, his next move would represent the sixth free transfer of his career, a surprising path for a player who was once spoken of in the same company as some of football's most celebrated stars.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.