Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah Praises Harvey Elliott After £35m Aston Villa Transfer

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has publicly praised Harvey Elliott after the midfielder's transfer to Aston Villa, where he joined on loan with an obligation to buy for £35 million. Salah highlighted Elliott's loyalty and dedication during his time at Liverpool, wishing him success and calling him a champion. The transfer included buy-back and sell-on clauses, indicating Liverpool's interest in possibly reuniting with Elliott in the future. Salah also defended former Liverpool players Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, urging fans to respect their contributions to Liverpool's recent Premier League title amid critical fan posts comparing new signings to departing stars. Liverpool underwent a significant squad overhaul, spending a record £446 million this summer on players like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, while offloading several notable players including Elliott, Diaz, and Nunez. Despite Elliott's limited starts last season, Salah expressed disappointment over his departure and confidence in his future success at Aston Villa.