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by **Paul C** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:12 pm

Fernando Morientes has revealed he received several offers to leave Real Madrid, including one from Lyon, but had already set his heart on a move to Liverpool.

The Spaniard will seal a £6.3 million switch to Anfield on Thursday once he has agreed personal terms and passed a medical.

"I am going to Liverpool and it was not a decision that I took in a second. My family and I thought about it a lot," he explained.

"I told the club (Real Madrid) that I wanted to play, I had various offers but I thought the most interesting one was Liverpool.

"Now all I can do is hope that the medical goes well and I am registered in time to play (on Saturday).

"You can't ask for more than a debut against Manchester United. It would be a great debut for me and even better if the team wins.

"I am grateful the club have accepted my wishes to go to Liverpool rather than other better offers they could have had.

"All I can say is thanks to all the clubs who were interested.

"One of them was Lyon, but when their offer came in I had given my word to Liverpool.

"The Lyon offer came later and I had made my decision. I wanted to go to England."

Speaking at a press conference at Madrid's Las Rozas training ground, the Spain international admitted it had been a wrench to leave Real, but was looking forward to the new challenge of life in The Premiership.

"I want to thank this club for many things, which in eight years has given me nearly everything in my sporting career," he continued.

"I have matured a lot as a person and as a footballer and only have words of gratitude.

"I want to thank the fans for their support and I am proud to have worn this shirt.

"I leave with the cupboard full of trophies, but I will always be close to this club which will always be my home and always be in my heart.

"I leave happy, but also sad for having left behind eight years of my life."

by **Roger Red Hat** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:13 pm

ha ha lol

I really hope he plays. I also hope he scores - what a debut. He'd be the new kop hero!

by **ICE-MAN** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:23 pm

i really hope hes registered and there are no hitches, i cant see any problems with a medical he hardly has a history of injuries!

by **Roger Red Hat** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:31 pm

whoaaaaaaaaa

dont curse him!

good days are here........ la la la

by **Red_Si** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:46 pm

I slightly suspect that Man U were involved in this saga -
attempting to delay the transfer, so that Morientes would miss the game on saturday.

He has to be registered by end of business tomorrow.

by **IstanBuL-FenerBaHce** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:23 pm

WONDERFUL NEWS!

An absolutely quality player for an absolutely quality club

Hope he'll play against ManU and score on his debut..

Congratulations mates! :;):

by **banana** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:36 pm

What did Houllier find for £ 5,5 ?

answer: Salif Diao

What have Benitez found?

answer: Morientes

Do you see the difference :cool:

by **115-1073096938** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:39 pm

Oh let if go for christs sake. You sound like a broken record.

He also Found Hyypia, Babbel, McAllister, Litmanen, Anelka, and Henchoz for £6m.

Theres two sides to every story d!ckweed. Houllier's gone. Stop monging over him, your boring everyone. Get a grip!

by **LiverpoolMadman** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:45 pm

What did Houllier find for £ 5,5 ? answer: Salif Diao What have Benitez found? Answer: Morientes Do you see the difference

The different is one is the midfield and the another one is the striker . Cant compare .

How about is
Beattie ( Average Player )to Everton = 6m
Fernando Morientes ( World Class Player ) to Liverpool = 6.3m

by **Alanay** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:49 pm

Looking forward to watch his debut with MU

by **Alanay** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:51 pm

i mean against MU...sorry...

by **anfieldadorer** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:57 pm

stu_the_red wrote:Oh let if go for christs sake. You sound like a broken record.

He also Found Hyypia, Babbel, McAllister, Litmanen, Anelka, and Henchoz for £6m.

Theres two sides to every story d!ckweed. Houllier's gone. Stop monging over him, your boring everyone. Get a grip!

agreed, stu.

by **woof woof !** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:59 pm

stu_the_red wrote:Stop monging over him, your boring everyone. Get a grip!

Monging

Luv that word.

by **115-1073096938** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 5:02 pm

by **KARMANI** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 5:35 pm

Real Madrid skipper David Beckham is urging his team-mate Morientes to snub Liverpool. He said: "I think Morientes is a star player and he is very important for the fans.

"He was at Monaco last year and now he is back here. I think he should stay here, but that's not up to me or the players. He's a good person and an excellent player."

Maybe Beckham has come out and said this cos he is well aware of the damage EL Morientes could cos this Saturday against his former club!!!!

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