Liverpool took Adrián San Miguel in the final week of the last summer transfer window and the goalkeeper arrived at Anfield as a free agent.
For the most part of that window, the 33-year-old worked to find a new club after he was released from West Ham United following the completion of the 2018/19 season.
He was in talks with Real Betis but a return to his former club never materialised because they were appointing a new coach. This was confirmed by the player during an interview with Cope Sevilla.
“I had a couple of conversations with José Miguel [López Catalán, Betis CEO], but they were waiting for the new coach,” Estadio Deportivo quoted the keeper as saying.
“I had proposals, but I hoped to receive some more convincing offers. So, at the end of July, a big man dressed in red arrived when I was finishing my training at UD Pilas.”
Adrián quickly became a fan favourite following his penalty shootout heroics against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup success.
The custodian, however, was at the receiving end in March as his error against Atlético Madrid resulted in the Reds’ elimination from the Champions League.
“Goalkeepers are always on the edge of being a hero or villain,” the Liverpool player stressed.
“Our actions are more important because we cannot make mistakes, but we also have to normalise the mistake and accept reality. It took me a long time to get here and I can’t get down because of a bad move or a bad decision.”
Liverpool are comfortably sitting on top of the table, but the chance of getting their hands on the first Premier League title has been delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis.
The former Hammers man also spoke about the FA’s stance on how to finish the season.
“The English Federation has already made it clear that it will not declare the Premier League season null and void and we will be champions,” Adrián explained.
“Maybe it can’t end because many players get infected, but all the people in Liverpool are calm because sooner or later they will be champions after thirty years. The celebration will have to be delayed a little, because I don’t think they’ll let us [celebrate].”
