Babbel: I Chose Liverpool Over Real Madrid, But Regret Ending

Markus Babbel reveals he almost joined Real Madrid before Liverpool, but his Anfield exit left regrets.

What happened. Markus Babbel, former Liverpool defender, revealed he had the chance to sign for Real Madrid before joining Liverpool on a free transfer in 2000, but he chose the Reds.

• Babbel helped Liverpool win a treble in 2000/01.
• He was ever-present in the Premier League during his time.
• An agent offered him $1m to sign for Real Madrid instead.

“Yeah, yeah, Real Madrid wanted me.”

— Markus Babbel

Babbel, now 53, reflects on his career choices and the bittersweet end at Anfield.

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