“An Honor to Wear the Shirt” – Harvey Elliott Shares Heartfelt Goodbye Following Liverpool Departure

Isak Headlines Deadline Day, But Elliott Departure Marks Major Outgoing for Liverpool

Liverpool’s dramatic transfer deadline day was dominated by the arrival of Swedish striker Alexander Isak, but it was Harvey Elliott’s departure that marked the most significant outgoing at Anfield.

Soon after confirming Isak’s signing, the Reds announced that Elliott, 22, had completed a season-long loan move to Aston Villa. According to The Athletic, the deal includes a clause that makes the move permanent after 10 appearances for Villa in the 2025/26 season. The fee is believed to be around £35 million, although some Midlands-based sources report it closer to £30 million.

Elliott Bids Emotional Farewell to Liverpool

Just hours after the move was made official, Elliott took to Instagram to share a heartfelt farewell with Liverpool fans and everyone associated with the club.

Reflecting on his journey since joining in 2019, he wrote:

> “Signing for Liverpool was a dream come true for both me and my family. I supported the team as a kid, traveling the world to watch them play, so pulling on the red shirt was an indescribable feeling.

In the past six years, I’ve grown so much—from a 16-year-old boy to a man. I never imagined I’d reach 150 appearances, win seven major trophies, and be part of a title-winning Premier League squad with such an incredible group.

I want to thank everyone at the club who supported me from day one—especially the board, Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot, and all the coaches and staff. To my teammates, it’s been an honor to play alongside you and I’ve made friendships for life.

And to the fans—thank you for embracing me and standing by me through highs and lows. I’ll always carry Liverpool in my heart.

Now, I’m ready for a new challenge. At this stage in my career, I need consistent game time to grow, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. Thank you all—see you soon. YNWA ❤️”

From Boyhood Fan to First-Team Regular

Elliott joined Liverpool as a teenager from Fulham and leaves as a mature professional with a decorated CV. Despite only being 22, he has already lifted seven trophies and found the net 15 times in 149 appearances for the Reds.

While he never fully cemented a regular starting spot, especially after Arne Slot’s arrival, Elliott still delivered key moments—most notably his late winners against Crystal Palace and PSG. However, fierce competition with Mohamed Salah on the right and Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield often limited his minutes.

His versatility, while valuable, sometimes worked against him, as he was frequently deployed to fill gaps rather than being a first-choice option.

Elliott’s passion for Liverpool was always clear, and even as he moves on, there’s a strong sense of reluctance in leaving the club he grew up supporting. The hope now is that Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will give him the consistent opportunities he lacked at Anfield.

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Best of luck, Harvey. Your love for the badge was always evident—and you’ve left with your head held high. Here’s to a bright future at Villa Park and beyond.