Liverpool star announces he is staying at the club right after their Champions League victory against Lille.

Liverpool received a significant boost as one of their players confirmed his commitment to the club immediately following their 2-1 Champions League victory over Lille on Tuesday night.

Mo Salah opened the scoring with his 22nd goal of the season, but Lille equalized through Jonathan David. The visitors were then reduced to 10 men after Aissa Mandi was sent off for a second yellow card offense. Substitute Harvey Elliott secured the win in the 67th minute, ensuring Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record with seven wins out of seven.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who has struggled for regular game time this season due to an early injury and stiff competition, celebrated his goal with a hand-gesture mocking recent transfer speculation. Elliott, previously linked to Brighton and Borussia Dortmund, addressed his celebration and clarified his stance on leaving.

“I think it’s pretty clear—I’m not leaving,” Elliott told Amazon Prime. “This is my team, my club. I’m a massive fan, and we’re in a great position this season. I didn’t pay much attention to the rumors, but my friends kept calling me out about it. Speculation is normal in January, especially when you’ve been out and not playing as much, but that’s football.”

Liverpool reportedly value Elliott between £35 million and £40 million, having initially signed him for a fee of £1.5 million plus bonuses. Despite limited Premier League minutes this season, manager Arne Slot highlighted the challenges Elliott has faced in regaining match sharpness after his injury.

“He was unlucky to get injured after two games and has struggled to return to his best in such a high-intensity league,” Slot said. “It’s a balancing act between giving him playing time to recover his form and maintaining our level to win games. This is a challenge for most players coming back from long-term i

njuries.”