Roberto Firmino: ‘Why I turned down Real Madrid TWICE after Liverpool’

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Roberto Firmino has revealed that he rejected the opportunity to sign for Real Madrid on several occasions after leaving Liverpool because “a lot of factors” weren’t right. But Firmino has revealed that he has had the opportunity to sign for Real, who he faced in the 2018 and 2022 Champions League finals, twice since leaving Anfield.

“There was, of course [interest from Real],” he told TNT Sports Brasil. “Back then, there was real interest from Madrid.

“So, that’s how it happened – I went to Arabia, and I believe the purpose was fulfilled there. “Of course, Real Madrid is a massive club.