Crysencio Summerville’s personal trainer has revealed that Liverpool were among a host of elite clubs keen to sign the winger last summer before he opted for a lucrative Saudi Pro League move instead.
The 24-year-old Dutch forward left relegated West Ham to join Al-Hilal in a deal worth up to £60m. Ivandro Monteiro, who describes himself as Summerville’s “second father”, told ESPN NL that the player informed him of interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Liverpool and Manchester United before the Saudi proposal arrived.
Monteiro said he immediately advised Summerville to accept Al-Hilal’s offer, citing the financial benefits and opportunity for development. “The competition is tough and people underestimate the level there,” he explained. “For him, it was a new challenge and a chance to develop further.”
Summerville’s interest adds to Liverpool’s documented struggle to land a natural right-winger after Mohamed Salah’s departure. The Reds signed Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz but saw bids rejected for Yankuba Minteh and Ismaila Sarr during the summer window.
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