Former Liverpool and Real Madrid forward Michael Owen has revealed that he had an agreement in place to move back to Anfield after sealing his shock switch to Newcastle 17 years ago.
The Ballon d’Or winner quit the Merseyside outfit in 2004 for an £8million fee following a stellar few campaigns. Despite scoring 16 goals in his first season in the Spanish capital, Owen was often second choice.
He made the decision to leave the Santiago Bernabeu after one year due to his lack of opportunities and was welcomed by a huge crowd at St James’ Park after Newcastle secured his services.
