Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott says he does not want to be “wasting years” of his career as he faces a crucial decision about his future.
Elliott made just 18 appearances during last season’s Premier League campaign, starting only twice as the Reds secured their 20th league title.
The 22-year-old was recently named in Lee Carsley’s England under-21 squad for the European Championship in Slovakia, where the Young Lions begin their campaign against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
The boyhood Liverpool fan was seen in tears during the team’s on-pitch title celebrations, which could suggest he is considering a future away from Anfield.
Asked whether he is considering leaving the club he loves, he replied: “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.
“I don’t really want to be wasting years on 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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