Liverpool could bank millions from clever transfer clause as Xabi Alonso call shared

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I got a text from my agent, who said: 'Xabi Alonso's going to call you soon'.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp confirms new job as former Liverpool boss releases official statementREAD MORE: Hugo Ekitike sends clear message to Arne Slot amid Alexander Isak dilemma"I'd heard about the move but didn't speak about it too much because I'd been told I wasn't leaving Liverpool. Xabi told me how highly he rates me as a player.

They wanted to sign me."Morton continued: "[Leverkusen] came in quite late that summer, but I spoke to the manager (Arne Slot) about it and Liverpool wanted me to stay. I spoke to my agent, and we were pushing a move, but it was difficult."Liverpool told me I couldn't leave at the time, which was fair enough, but if you want to go and play, then you've got to push it."I asked the manager.

He was open with me and said he was going to keep me around. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.