My Globe

Fabinho addresses speculation over proposed PSG move

LFC News

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has spoken about transfer speculation linking him with a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Brazilian joined Anfield in the summer and initially failed to make an impact on Jurgen Klopp’s side.

However, he has played a significant role in the side in recent weeks, whilst playing 90 minutes in Sunday’s Merseyside derby victory in the absence of the suspended Jordan Henderson.

The 25-year-old has been bizarrely linked with a move back to France, with PSG being touted as his ‘dream club’ before making the move to Anfield.

Some suggestions in the media have stated that he is unhappy at Anfield just months after making the move however, Fabinho’s wife, Rebeca Taveres, shut down those rumours last week.

Now, the former Monaco midfielder has admitted that he has seen the rumours but insisted he does not wish to leave Liverpool.

Fabinho
Image: Getty Images

“I was told that there was something in the media, but I have never said that I wanted to leave Liverpool,” he told UOL Esporte.

“I was aware that I would need to have patience and wait for my moment. I am happy at Liverpool, I don’t have a single reason to leave.”

Fabinho could make his second consecutive start against Burnley on Wednesday night, with supporters widely impressed by his performances against Marco Silva’s Blues.

Speaking ahead of the game, Fabinho insisted that Liverpool will be prepared and ready to go against Sean Dyche’s side, just three days after their derby day victory.

“When you’ve got a lot of fixtures in a short space of time after each game, whatever the result was, you have to immediately start preparing for the next game,” he said.

“That’s what we’re doing: the result against Everton was great, another three points, we’re still fighting for first place, but now we’ve got an important, difficult game against Burnley. We’re going to work hard and focus on this game.”

“The players mention that it’s a difficult place to play. But even before I came here, I knew Burnley as a tough, physical team who were very difficult to beat at home.

“But that’s what it’s like in the Premier League, especially away from home. We’ll work on that [and] study their team to be prepared for Wednesday.”

THE GLOBE ASKS · One tap

Fenerbahçe v Liverpool

What should set the tone?

Choose your matchday perspective. Your record starts here.

Tap a choice to start your Matchday Pass.

Tactical context: pressing disrupts build-up. Midfield control and width offer other routes forward.

Next: make your score call →

One accepted choice per browser. Supporter perspectives, not a representative survey. Open My Globe

About LFC Globe

LFC Globe editorial team, providing the latest Liverpool FC features, news stories, match reports and more.

More stories by LFC Globe

The Liverpool brief

A little more Liverpool.

Independent reporting, the match ahead and the stories worth your time.

Latest Liverpool news

  • Liverpool v Fenerbahçe: Predicted lineup and starting XI team news

    Liverpool v Fenerbahçe: Predicted lineup and starting XI team news

    While Andoni shifts his lineup for Carabao Cup games, he does not usually do so for the Champions League. Therefore, he goes with a pretty traditional lineup with just a few changes from the last outing vs. Arsenal

    Read story

  • Liverpool v Fenerbahçe: Match preview

    Liverpool v Fenerbahçe: Match preview

    Liverpool and Fenerbahce meet for the first time ever when they get together for a Champions League tie in Turkey on November 4th. The match will also signify Liverpool’s 140th unique European opponent they have faced in club history. The Reds hope to stay unbeaten in the League Phase of the competition after losing a…

    Read story

  • Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal: What we learned and Andoni Iraola reaction

    Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal: What we learned and Andoni Iraola reaction

    Liverpool suffered through several near misses as the Reds fell to defending EPL champions Arsenal 1-0 on November 1st. It was the Gunners’ first win at Anfield since 2012, and the first time in club history the Reds were held without a shot on goal in club history. Those stats do not paint the picture…

    Read story

More Liverpool news