Former Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita, who recently moved back to Spain to sign with Valencia, said he had to abandon the choice of joining Liverpool for Los Che. 
The 32-year-old Mali international was in advanced talks with the Premier League side when he became a free agent last December after leaving Chinese outfit Dalian Aerbin. However, he decided to return to Spain, where he spent five seasons playing at Sevilla and Barcelona. “We were negotiating with Valencia and Liverpool at the same time,” Keita said. “Liverpool were very much interested. But I told my agent to go for the Spanish side and I’m personally happy with my choice. “I love Spain and the quality of life in the country. And I also have no problem with the language. So it’s like I’m returning home.” The two-time Uefa Champions League winner agreed to a six month contract with the option for an additional year at Valencia.
The 32-year-old Mali international was in advanced talks with the Premier League side when he became a free agent last December after leaving Chinese outfit Dalian Aerbin. However, he decided to return to Spain, where he spent five seasons playing at Sevilla and Barcelona. “We were negotiating with Valencia and Liverpool at the same time,” Keita said. “Liverpool were very much interested. But I told my agent to go for the Spanish side and I’m personally happy with my choice. “I love Spain and the quality of life in the country. And I also have no problem with the language. So it’s like I’m returning home.” The two-time Uefa Champions League winner agreed to a six month contract with the option for an additional year at Valencia.
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