I deeply regret not leaving PSG for Liverpool - it was a tough episode for me

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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."These remarks prompted speculation that Anelka was unwilling to sign for Liverpool permanently in the first place. However, the now-47-year-old strongly rejected these suggestions and maintained that he was eager to become a Red.Speaking on his Netflix documentary, Misunderstood, Anelka said: "Liverpool fans think I didn't want to 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."Discussing Houllier's remarks and the genuine cause of 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. In the middle of April we reached an agreement about the salary, which had stalled things a little, but I was expecting to sign my contract when the league was over but there was no news from PSG and no news from Liverpool."Throughout his career, Anelka represented 12 different clubs, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Chelsea and even West Brom.