'Playing for Brendan Rodgers trumped playing for United' says new Liverpool signing
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Updated 30/06/2015 at 09:57 GMT
Liverpool's new signing Joe Gomez has revealed that he had the chance to sign for Manchester United or Arsenal, but chose Liverpool because of manager Brendan Rodgers.
New Liverpool signing Joe Gomez poses with a shirt after his move from Charlton (Twitter)
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The 18-year-old cost the Reds £3.5 million from Charlton earlier this month, and the player has now told the Daily Star what made his mind up: Rodgers.
"I met him and that was a defining factor. He was positive and has already shown he will give young players an opportunity," said Gomez.
"I thought carefully where would be the best place and give me the best chance to play - it was Liverpool.
"I can understand Charlton fans wanting me to stay another year - that it would be best for me to develop - but I'm ambitious and want to keep learning. Going to Liverpool was hard to turn down...
"I understand it is a massive club and a step up from where I've been playing.
"There are a lot more challenges but I'm going in with the aim to challenge for a place, regardless of age.
"I want to prove myself, take this opportunity with both hands and try to play. There is going to be a bigger spotlight but I've got to thrive under that and use it in a positive way."
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