Harvey Elliott’s time at Liverpool looks to be drawing to a close, and a familiar figure may have played a quiet but decisive role in shaping his next step.
Reports suggest that former Reds boss Jürgen Klopp—now working with the Red Bull football group—advised the 22-year-old midfielder as he weighed up his options this summer. With game time limited at Anfield and competition for places only intensifying, Elliott appears set to join Aston Villa in a permanent deal.
Journalist Indy Kaila revealed on X that Elliott turned to Klopp for guidance before committing to Villa, especially after RB Leipzig fell out of the running. The pair are known to share a strong bond, and it seems Klopp’s advice helped steer Elliott toward a move that could reignite his career.
Once seen as one of English football’s brightest prospects during his breakthrough at Fulham, Elliott has struggled to nail down a consistent role at Liverpool. Despite showing flashes of quality, he never fully established himself as a first-team regular. The arrival of Florian Wirtz this summer only increased the challenge for minutes, making a transfer inevitable.
At Villa Park, Elliott will find himself under the watchful eye of Unai Emery, a manager with a proven track record of nurturing young talent and reviving careers. It could prove to be the perfect environment for the England U21 international to finally unlock his full potential.
While Liverpool supporters may feel a tinge of regret seeing Elliott depart, many will likely back his decision and hope he flourishes in claret and blue. His journey in the Premier League might just be getting started.
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