Jarell Quansah refuses to rule out Liverpool comeback through buyback clause
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsJarell QuansahJarell Quansah left Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen last summer, and the England defender has opened up on his decision to leave the Reds, his debut season in the Bundesliga, and his future in the gameJarell Quansah admitted he doesn't know where he'll be in the future(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)Jarell Quansah harbors no second thoughts about his choice to depart Liverpool — though he acknowledges he could "be anywhere in the next two years."Quansah progressed through the Academy system at the Reds and featured 58 times for the first team before his unexpected transfer to Bayer Leverkusen last summer in a deal worth an initial £30 million ($39.6 million) plus up to £5 million ($6.6 million) in add-ons.The 23-year-old defender enjoyed a fruitful maiden campaign with the German outfit and is currently representing England at the ongoing World Cup in North America. As part of the arrangement with Leverkusen, Liverpool has secured a €60 million ($68.4 million) buyback clause and has taken the uncommon step of already agreeing terms with the player should he return to Anfield.Quansah turned out 44 times for Leverkusen last term, including 11 starts in the Champions League, and is vying for a place in England's starting XI for their final group fixture against Panama on Saturday.Reflecting on his decision to leave Liverpool, he said: "I don't like to dwell on ifs, buts and maybes.
The decisions I make I am always going back myself and I am not going to dwell on them."I knew I needed almost guaranteed playing time, and I am not naive enough to think that would come automatically at a club like Liverpool.Quansah said his time at Liverpool was valuable for his career(Image: Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)"So I left for a top club playing in the Champions League, playing week in and week out, and I played 44 games or so. That is so, so valuable for my career."And it's not just about me, it's not just about the now.
It's about the future as well."Like I say, I'm definitely progressing and getting better and better."Speaking to BBC Football Daily, Quansah continued: "I always think about the now, really."We've got a massive tournament ahead of us, and at World Cups, anything can happen from one week to the next."You just don't know with football, just like I didn't know exactly when I was going to leave Liverpool and my time at Bristol (Rovers)."So you can be anywhere in the next two years, you can be anywhere in the next 10."I've just got to think about how I can affect the now and be the best version of myself right now, and that's all I can do."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCBayer LeverkusenJarell QuansahFIFA World CupEngland Football Team