Andoni Iraola on why he chose Liverpool despite interest from multiple clubs:
🗣️ “I had many conversations with different clubs, very big clubs, very ambitious projects, all trying to convince me.
But for me, there was one decision that felt different from the beginning.
Liverpool is not just another job in football.
It is a club with identity, history, pressure, and emotion like few others in the world.
It has always been a dream of mine to manage at Anfield, even before I became a manager at this level.
And I have to be honest, one conversation changed everything for me.
I spoke with Jürgen Klopp.
He didn’t try to convince me in a normal way he spoke about the club, the fans, the responsibility, and what it means to lead Liverpool.
He told me: ‘If you ever get the chance, don’t think twice. At Liverpool, you don’t just manage a team… you carry a feeling.’
That stayed with me. After that call, my decision was made.
Other clubs offered projects, money, structure… but Liverpool offered something else. Belief. Expectation. Pressure.
And history that demands you give everything every single day.
I didn’t come here to take part. I came here because this is the club I always dreamed of leading.
And now that I’m here, I understand exactly what Klopp meant.”
Ibou Konaté statement. ❤️👋🏽
“Dear Liverpool. Five years ago, I arrived as a young player with big dreams. Today, I leave with memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life”.
“Representing this club has been an honour. We have shared incredible moments together… with highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heartbreaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo”.
“Losing my father this year was one of the hardest periods of my life, but even through hardship, my commitment to this club never changed. During the toughest moments, I gave everything I had for this badge”.
“To my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for helping me grow every single day”.
“And to the supporters… thank you for your love, your energy, and your incredible support. Anfield is truly a special place, and playing in front of you was something I never took for granted”.
“I am deeply saddened now that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything”.
“I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.
This isn’t an easy goodbye, but it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter. See you again soon, Inshallah. YNWA”. ❤️
🚨 Unai Emery on Pep Guardiola managing his final game for Manchester City today:
🗣️ “For me, Pep Guardiola is the greatest manager the Premier League has ever seen.
What he achieved at Manchester City was historic not only because of the trophies, but because he completely changed the level of football in England.
The intensity, control, mentality and consistency his teams showed for years was unbelievable.
And honestly, watching Pep manage his final game for Manchester City today feels emotional because football is saying goodbye to one of the most dominant eras the Premier League has ever witnessed.”
🚨🎙️Lionel Messi on facing Andy Robertson at Anfield in 2019 UCL second leg.
🗣️| A very hardworking player with great Ambitions, he’s so, so incredible in his position and I will 100% say he was the reason for Liverpool win, He’s one of the very best defenders I’ve face in my career so far and that was really tougher than I think, No rest and No pace at times because he’s always there to challenge and make tackles on me, I wasn’t at my very best with him handling me like that which I really appreciate and hug him for such performance in a big game like this.
🚨🎙️Kelvin De Bruyne on Mo Salah leaving Liverpool and his farewell.
🗣️| What an incredible player he’s been for Liverpool in the past couple years and I’m glad to have played with such talent pep usually say “ dont let the ball get to salah” and that’s the most impressive part of him cause he can do anything with the ball professionally, this are players you love to see in the story story of your career or journey.