Sissoko committed to Reds
Mohamed Sissoko was offered the chance to join Juventus in the
summer, but rejected a move to Italy because Liverpool are 'a much
bigger club'.
The powerful Malian faces tough competition to secure a spot in
Rafa Benitez's midfield, such is the riches available to the
Spaniard.
Juventus were eager to bring in Sissoko after bidding £10million
but while the 22-year-old's representatives engaged in discussions
with the Turin giants, Sissoko insists his heart always remained on
Merseyside.
While accepting he will have to be at his best to win playing time,
Sissoko is more than content at Anfield.
Bigger club
"I believed that Liverpool are a much bigger club than Juventus and
decided not to speak to them any longer," he told the Daily Star
Sunday.
"I'm a Liverpool player and I want to show to the people here, to
everyone, that I'm already at a big club.
"I'm happy to be in Liverpool. I did want to stay despite the
interest. That's why I signed a new contract.
"There are five midfielders for two positions. I'm happy in
Liverpool and I want to play for the club as long as I
can."
