Harvey Elliot speaks out on Liverpool departure, shares reason for joining Aston Villa

Harvey Elliot Opens Up About Decision to Leave Liverpool

Harvey Elliot recently spoke about his departure from Liverpool, describing it as a 'selfish' move for his career's benefit. The young Englishman left Anfield after six years to join Aston Villa on a season-long loan. Aston Villa has an obligation to make the move permanent next summer for £35 million, signaling the likely end of Elliot's time at Liverpool.

Elliot, who had been a regular under Jurgen Klopp, found playing time scarce last season under Arne Slot, influencing his choice to leave. He emphasized the importance of regular first-team football for his development and improvement.

Despite his love for Liverpool, Elliot felt the need to prioritize his own career growth. He acknowledged interest from various clubs but ultimately chose Aston Villa, impressed by manager Unai Emery's vision and passion for the game.

Elliot made his debut in a goalless draw against Everton and expressed his excitement to contribute to Villa's success. He praised Emery's commitment to football, energy, and attention to detail, believing that working under him will be beneficial for his development.

Joining Villa alongside former Man United players Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelof, Elliot is optimistic about the team's potential. Villa, under Emery, has had a challenging start to the season, failing to secure a win or score a goal in four games.

After the draw against Everton, Emery commended his team's performance and expressed satisfaction with the result. He highlighted the team's defensive discipline but acknowledged the need for offensive improvement to start scoring goals.

Villa is set to face Brentford in a League Cup fixture, where Elliot may have the opportunity to make his full debut.