Former Liverpool starlet Remi Savage has opened up on his decision to leave the club for Newcastle United.
The ex-Reds defender came through the youth ranks at Anfield, initially joining the club at the age of nine. Savage was born in Liverpool, and was also part of the side that won the FA Youth Cup in 2019.
Playing at centre-back, Savage was often a key figure in Liverpool’s Under-23 side. However, a year after signing his first professional contract, Savage left Anfield to sign for Newcastle in June 2021.
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It’s thought that Liverpool received £250,000 in compensation for the young defender. Savage never featured for the Reds first-team during his time with his boyhood club.
Since leaving Liverpool, Savage has suffered from a series of bad injuries which have restricted his availability to break into Eddie Howe’s first-team. The 21-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the Magpies, but has featured 25 times for the club’s Under-21 side.
In an interview with Chronicle Live, Savage has opened up on his decision to leave Liverpool, and how he’s dealing with his recent injury woes.
"At first, it was tough but I realised the bigger picture and what was right for me in my next step,” said Savage. “I was at Liverpool for 13 years, it was all I knew.
"It's a massive club, the fanbase and the opportunity with the youngsters they've brought through. I just felt like it was time for the next step in my career, and I didn't think there was a better club to do that at.
"I've enjoyed every minute I've been here apart from the injuries, the club is going in a positive direction."
Savage added: "When I did my knee last November, that was the first long-term injury I'd ever had.
“At first it was a struggle, but then I realised it's an opportunity, you've got to get in the gym, work hard and try and get back as fit as possible.
"I sort of knew what would be asked of me [after the ankle injury suffered in October last year], and what I could turn into benefits. I feel like I've done that."
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