Liverpool star was left 'heartbroken' by being sold days after signing contract

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"When I left Liverpool, I had five years left on my contract," he recalled. "I didn't think I was going anywhere, but I didn't think I was going to get the game time again.

I wanted to stay, but I wasn't going to get the game time. I thought I couldn’t have another three or four years of not playing.

I wasn’t being cocky, I just thought I could match that. I don't know, but obviously, again, it was about playing that next season." Matteo continued: "Obviously, I was gutted that I had to leave.