Striker with 249 goals is one of Liverpool's biggest ever flops despite being club's GOAT

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The forward never made the grade at Anfield but is regarded as his current club's greatest player. Iago Aspas flopped at Liverpool but is regarded as a Celta Vigo legend (Image: Getty)A former Liverpool flop is set to be honoured with a statue by his current club, where he is regarded as their greatest ever player.

The forward went on to become captain and is approaching 600 appearances for the club, having scored 223 goals in the process.The player in question is of course Iago Aspas, who is considered one of Liverpool's worst signings in modern history but is lauded as a legend at Celta Vigo. Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over.

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He was never really trusted by manager Brendan Rodgers despite being backed by the club's data team and was unable to make a lasting impact.Aspas is set to have a statue built outside Celta Vigo's refurbished stadium (Image: Getty)Aspas is mostly remembered by Reds supporters for his dreadful corner which led to a Chelsea counter and eventually their second goal when they secured victory at Anfield in 2014.He previously insisted that he had no regrets over his ill-fated move to Liverpool, telling BBC Sport: "I didn't play as much as I wanted to, but it is a big club with big players.