Nabil Fekir came agonisingly close to signing with Liverpool in 2018.
Nabil Fekir’s collapsed move to Liverpool in 2018 is a moment the midfielder will never get back.
BBC Sport reported at the time how the Reds were close to a move, before it fell through, with the full reasons sill unclear.
He ended up leaving Lyon this summer, and making a surprise move to Real Betis, with Liverpool not following up their interest.
Last night he demonstrated his quality, scoring for Betis in their La Liga clash with Barcelona.
It was not enough to stop Barcelona running rampant and securing a 5-2 win, but it was a good time for him to open his account for his new club.
Fekir’s goal caught the eye of Liverpool fans, who have been tracking his career since his failed Anfield switch.
Liverpool have done pretty well without him, winning the Champions League.
But who knows, Fekir could have been the difference between second and first place in the Premier League last season.
Here is a look at how fans reacted to his performance…
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