Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car has confirmed rumours that suggested he was a transfer target for Liverpool in the January window.
The Reds have suffered a defensive injury crisis this season, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez having missed most of the campaign.
Joel Matip was then ruled out for the remainder of 2020/21 in January, forcing Jurgen Klopp’s side to enter the market.
“There are Champions League matches tonight,” he told reporters at a press conference ahead of Tuesday’s action in Europe.
“I'm going to watch both games, not just because I like to watch Liverpool, but because I enjoy watching the Champions League.
“It's true that I received an offer from Liverpool. I was very happy, given that they're one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It was an honour for me to know that such a big club wanted me.
"It means that my performances are good, but we decided with the club [Marseille] that I was going to stay. Olympique Marseille is also a huge club that still has a lot to offer me and I have plenty more progress to make here.
"As I've already said, Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and I was very happy to receive an offer from them. I don't regret the decision not to leave because I already play for a big club.
"Joining Liverpool and playing in one of the best leagues could've been a big step forward in my career, but I'm focused on Olympique Marseille for the moment. I'm a Marseille player and we'll see what happens in the future."
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