LUIS SUAREZ SAYS he would be open to a sensational return to the Premier League one day, but if he does it would only be to play for Liverpool again.
The Barcelona striker has scored 29 goals already this season and would no doubt be a target for any of the top English clubs should he become available, but his latest comments rule out a move to the likes of Manchester United or Chelsea.
Suarez, who spent three-and-a-half years at Liverpool before leaving for Spain, admits he misses the Anfield atmosphere and the Reds’ fans.
“You never know what will happen in the future,” the 29-year-old said in an interview with ESPN when asked about life after Barca.
If I was to return to England, it would be to play for Liverpool – not for any other team.”
During his Premier League stay, Suarez found himself embroiled in a racism row with Patrice Evra, while he also bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
At the time he felt persecuted by the media and the Football Association, although it appears his love for Liverpool means those bad memories wouldn’t necessarily prohibit a Premier League return.
“I’ve missed the fans,” he added. “The atmosphere is incredible, it’s incredible.
Everyone who has played for Liverpool knows how important the fans are — they know they will always be in my heart.”
Suarez is expected to start alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar when Barca play the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Between them, the trio helped the Catalan club win five trophies last year, something they’re hoping to emulate in 2016.
