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Suarez: Gerrard stopped my Arsenal move!
27 Jun
Summary
- Steven Gerrard convinced Suarez to stay at Liverpool in 2013.
- Suarez recalled his attempt to force a transfer to Arsenal.
- He also backed Darwin Nunez to become a top striker.
Former Liverpool star Luis Suarez has shared details of his past transfer saga, revealing that club legend Steven Gerrard convinced him not to join Arsenal in 2013. Suarez had been determined to leave Liverpool due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League, but Gerrard's plea persuaded him to remain at Anfield for one more season.
Following Gerrard's advice, Suarez had his most successful season with Liverpool before moving to Barcelona the subsequent summer. He drew a parallel to Julian Alvarez's situation at Atletico Madrid, suggesting similar player-coach discussions could occur. Suarez also offered his perspective on fellow Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, who has faced challenges since leaving Liverpool for Al-Hilal.
Suarez believes Nunez possesses exceptional qualities and can recover his best form with a stronger mentality. He identified Nunez, along with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, as current strikers he admires. Suarez highlighted Nunez's speed, strength, and power, noting that the young player still has room for improvement and can correct aspects of his game.
