Harvey Elliott issues emotional statement as Liverpool transfer exit completed
Harvey Elliott has sent an emotional message to his close friend Tyler Morton after the 22-year-old completed a permanent move away from Liverpool. Morton joined Liverpool at the age of seven and was a boyhood fan.
He came through the club's academy and made 14 senior appearances, having made his competitive debut back in 2021. However, Morton has now departed the club, joining French side Lyon in a £15million deal.
And Elliott, who became good friends with Morton after joining Liverpool from Fulham as a 16-year-old in 2019, says he is "so proud" of the midfielder. In response to Lyon's announcement video, Elliott wrote on his Instagram story: "My brother @tylermorton6. So proud my mate!! Deserve it more than anyone [two red heart emojis]."
Elliott could also be on the move this summer, with RB Leipzig hoping to sign him as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons.
Simons is on the verge of joining Chelsea for £60m and Leipzig have made contact with both Liverpool and Elliott over a move. Elliott is a boyhood Liverpool fan and is understood to be reluctant to leave, but is prepared to move on for the good of his career.
The 22-year-old made just six starts across all competitions last season and admitted he is open to leaving Anfield while on international duty with England at the Under-21 European Championship.
"It's just a situation that me and the team have to have a conversation about because I'm coming into an age now where I'm 22, I'm going to be 23 next season," Elliott said. "I don't really want to be wasting years of my career because it's a short career.
"You don't know what's going to happen. I need to reflect. I need to see if I'm content in doing what I'm doing and how can I improve as a player because that's the most important thing.
"I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself. If that's to go somewhere else, then it's a decision that I'm going to have to make and I just need to see what happens.
"Nothing makes me want to leave. I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But most importantly, it's just about what's best for my career."
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