A closer look at Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool situation as the England Under-21 hero gets set for his next big career decision
Harvey Elliott: A Summer of Glory, and a Future Full of Questions
If Harvey Elliott ever needs a reminder of what football at its very best looks and feels like, he won’t need to look far. The spring and early summer of 2025 has been a golden stretch in his still-young career — one filled with triumph, trophies, and a tangible sense of achievement.
He stood on the pitch at Anfield in April as a Premier League champion, part of a Liverpool side that dismantled Tottenham 5–1 to clinch the club’s second league title in four years. A month later, he paraded that trophy through the city, waving to more than a million fans who lined the streets in what many described as a once-in-a-generation celebration.
Then came Slovakia. Then came the Euros. Elliott, wearing the armband for the England U21s, scored five goals, lifted the trophy, and was named Player of the Tournament. It was a run of form, recognition, and leadership that placed him among elite company — Figo, Mata, Cannavaro — as previous winners of the award. And it solidified what many already knew: Harvey Elliott is ready for more.
A Career at a Crossroads
But as the celebrations fade and the next season looms, the tone shifts. The story of Elliott’s 2024/25 campaign at Liverpool was not one of consistency or growth — it was one of stagnation.
Despite making 53 appearances under Jürgen Klopp during the manager’s farewell season, the 22-year-old played just 371 minutes of Premier League football under Arne Slot. Only Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo featured less. A foot fracture on England duty certainly didn’t help, but by the time Elliott was fit again, the midfield picture had moved on without him.
Szoboszlai, Jones, and Mac Allister had the manager’s trust. Florian Wirtz — a £116m record-breaking arrival — looks set to dominate the central attacking role for years to come.
Elliott, once the golden boy of Klopp’s midfield rotation, was now little more than a fringe figure.
Mixed Signals, Hard Truths
Earlier this year, Elliott was defiant in his public comments. Liverpool, he said, is “my club”. He was committed. He wanted to fight for his place. The dream remained — and still seems to — to make it at Anfield.
But even the most passionate players must read the room. “I don’t want to waste years,” Elliott said ahead of the U21 Euros. For a 22-year-old already with 150 club appearances, his next chapter can’t afford to be written on the bench.
And as former Red Conor Coady rightly pointed out, the next decision is everything. “He’s at that level now. He needs to go and play.”
What’s Next?
Interest won’t be a problem. Brighton, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund are all attentive. Each offers a style of play that suits Elliott’s technique, intelligence, and energy. Each offers a platform for minutes — and possibly even European football.
If Liverpool do indicate they’re willing to sell or loan, there will be a queue. The only question is whether the club values Elliott enough to promise him more minutes — or whether they see his path blocked by their own evolution.
A Summer to Remember, a Decision to Make
Harvey Elliott may be on holiday soon, finally catching his breath after a manic few months. He’ll reflect on a season that ended with medals, fireworks, and chants in his name.
But as the sun sets on the summer of his life so far, one truth lingers: he needs to play.
Whether that future lies at Anfield or elsewhere, the next move will shape the next five years of his career. This isn’t just about choosing a club. It’s about choosing a path back to prominence.