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Harvey Elliott's exit from Liverpool was not intended to play out in this manner. The 22-year-old made the difficult decision to leave his boyhood club, where he had become a Premier League champion.

Despite impressing for England Under-21s and earning the player of the tournament accolade at the European Championships, he had only started six matches under Arne Slot and recognised the need for more playing time.

Despite his affection for donning the Liverpool jersey, he prioritised his career and sought starting opportunities elsewhere. Elliott attracted considerable interest before finalising his move to Aston Villa on transfer deadline day .

Although it was a loan deal, his Liverpool career is effectively over.

The agreement included a £35m obligation for Villa to

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