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Harvey Elliott seeks fresh start at Liverpool with new coach Iraola

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:49 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Harvey Elliott seeks fresh start at Liverpool with new coach Iraola
Summary

Harvey Elliott aims to establish himself at Liverpool under new coach Andoni Iraola after a challenging loan at Aston Villa, where he made only nine appearances last season. Elliott expressed optimism about this opportunity, acknowledging his strong ties to Liverpool and his desire to contribute. Following a pre-season friendly victory over Wrexham, he emphasized his commitment to fight for a spot in the squad. Despite interest from clubs like Leeds and RB Leipzig, he remains undecided about his future and is focused on enjoying his football.

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Key Details
  • •Elliott played only 277 minutes during his loan at Aston Villa.
  • •He returned to Liverpool's midfield for a pre-season friendly on July 30.
  • •Elliott had previously been a standout for England’s under-21 team.
  • •Interest in Elliott reportedly comes from Leeds, Sunderland, and RB Leipzig.
  • •He aims to secure a role in the first team under Iraola's leadership.
Latest Updates
  • 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Harvey Elliott opens up on Aston Villa setback and 'second chance' at Liverpool
  • 5:36 PMESPN Soccer — Elliott unsure on future post 'tough' Villa loan
  • 4:17 PMBBC Sport — Elliott ready to take 'second chance' at Liverpool
  • 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Harvey Elliott revels in ‘second chance’ at Liverpool and has no regrets over Aston Villa loan
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Harvey Elliott eyes ‘second chance’ at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola after Aston Villa loan nightmare
What they're saying
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Midfielder grateful to be back with boyhood club Hardly played at Villa but won the Europa League Harvey Elliott believes he has been given “a second chance” at Liverpool and denied his ill-fated loan to Aston Villa was a lost year in his career. Elliott joined Villa on a season-long loan last September with an obligation for them to buy the midfielder for £35m once he made 10 appearances for the club. However, Elliott featured only nine times, playing 277 minutes in total, with Unai Emery and Villa unconvinced over completing the deal. Having made an 89th-minute substitute appearance for Liverpool at Newcastle in August, the 23-year-old was unable to sign for a third club. Continue reading...

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Harvey Elliott has opened up on his nightmare spell at Aston Villa, insisting he has no ill will towards the club as he eyes a fresh start at Liverpool under new head coach Andoni Iraola

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Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has opened up on his "very tough" loan spell at Aston Villa and said he is still unsure about his long-term future at Anfield.

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