Gerrard: I turned down Real move

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he may look back on not signing for Real Madrid when he had the chance as a mistake but insists he would have regretted leaving Anfield far more.

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Steven Gerrard: Had chance to move to Real but turned it down
Steven Gerrard: Had chance to move to Real but turned it down


At the peak of his powers the midfielder was wanted by a host of Europe's top sides, including Los Blancos, but he rejected all advances to remain with the only club he has ever known.

The 34-year-old has been accused of a lack of ambition on several occasions but he has always stressed he is happy with the choices he made.

"I think it is very flattering to be linked to a huge club like Real Madrid,'' he said.

"I think I had a couple of options throughout my career to go to Real Madrid but I resisted temptation because of the big connection I had to my hometown club.

"It may be something I regret further down the line by not challenging myself and having a change of scenery in a different country but I would have had a bigger regret leaving the club I love.

"I am a big fan of Madrid, they are a special club, but for me Liverpool are my number one club.''