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title: "Houssem Aouar reveals why he turned down Liverpool"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2019-01-03T07:35:04Z"
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# Houssem Aouar reveals why he turned down Liverpool

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has discussed rejecting a move to Liverpool back in the summer of 2016.

Aouar was just a teenager at the time, with Jurgen Klopp keen to bring him to Anfield.

A move never materialised, however, with the 20-year-old signing his first professional contract at Lyon, where he remains currently.

[Speaking](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2019/houssem-aouar-reflects-on-rejecting-liverpool-in-2016-lyon-is-the-club-of-my-heart/) to *Planete Lyon*, Aouar gave his reasoning for not joining the Klopp revolution two and a half years ago:

![Gareth Copley/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/01/863875802.jpg)

> Before I signed my first professional contract with Lyon in July 2016, Liverpool were interested in me.

> I thought about it hard with those close to me on the decision I needed to take, what was better for my progression.

> And I opted for Lyon because it is the club of my heart and my aim was to succeed here, in my city.

Aouar has since flourished in a Lyon shirt, becoming a key man as the Ligue 1 club look forward to a Champions League last 16 clash with Barcelona next month.