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29 March 2024

Gerrard gets Real: Ready to leave Liverpool for Jose

Steven Gerrard signed a long-term deal with Liverpool earlier this year. (GETTY)

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Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has not given up on his dreams of becoming a Galactico at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho.

The self-styled 'Special One' has been a long-time admirer of the Kop legend who made his 600th appearance for the Reds at the weekend.

Gerrard resisted attempts by Mourinho to join Chelsea in 2004 and 2005 when the Blues won two Premier League titles and a League Cup.

Mourinho did not give up the chase and renewed his interest as Real Madrid boss, saying he could never understand why Gerrard, 32, was still at under-achieving Liverpool.

“I would like to play for Mourinho, the Special One,” the Liverpool has now confirmed, The Sun (https://bit.ly/Ss0adp) reported.

Despite winning winning a Champions League trophy, a UEFA Cup, two FA Cups and three League Cups in his 14 years at Liverpool, Gerrard still does not possess an elusive Premier League winner’s medal.

But the Kop idol remained loyal to his boyhood team.

When asked about the interest from Mourinho when he was Chelsea boss, Gerrard said: “Liverpool weren’t really challenging at the time, so there was something to think about.

“But I ended up saying ‘no’ and a year later I said ‘no’ again. But he came back when he arrived at Real Madrid two years ago.

“I look at some players who get interest from clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona and they cause absolute wars to get out and get there.

“But that has never been me and, again, it just wasn’t going to happen.”

Gerrard's latest comments would undoubtedly put Mourinho on alert and set alarm bells ringing at Anfield.

The Liverpool talisman also spoke of his desire to link up again with Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso whom he considers to be the best midfielder he ever played with.

During his five-year spell at Liverpool, Alonso won the Champions League, the FA Cup and the European Super Cup.

Gerrard added: “I’d want Xabi Alonso back, he’s the best midfielder I’ve played with and I miss playing with him.”

Alonso is also a huge fan of Gerrard.

He said: “Steven could play in any national team in the world because he has so many great qualities.

“He’ll be remembered as one of the greats. For me he is already one of the greats. He has achieved great things and in very important moments he has been the man for Liverpool.

“We had great European nights and he was the main man. He’s a great player.”