Via Liverpool.com
Adam Lallana is looking to repair his relationship with Southampton supporters after re-joining this club this summer
10 years after he left in a $33million (£25m/€30m) move to Liverpool.
The former Reds midfielder went on to enjoy a successful career at Anfield following that 2015 transfer, winning the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup
Lallana scored 22 goals and providing the same amount of assists in 178 appearances for the Reds
Lallana certainly played his part in helping the German return Liverpool to the top of the footballing tree.
Since leaving upon the expiry of his contract in 2020, Lallana spent four seasons at Brighton before returning to his boyhood club this summer
Lallana is focused on rebuilding relationships with the club's fans who were left upset with his departure to Anfield a decade ago.
Lallana said:
“It was 10 years ago when I left. That last season (13-14) was special with Mauricio (Pochettino) – I’ve never lost contact with him, he was an enormous figure that helped shape my career and a big reason why I got my move to Liverpool.
“Not all the fans were happy that I left, and it wasn’t an easy decision – when you leave to move on, not everyone is going to be happy.”
“But I don’t have any regrets. The trophies I won were a reward for hard work throughout my career, not just during my years at Liverpool, but to get promoted out of League One and the Championship with Southampton."
Lallana added:
“I know it was bittersweet when I left here last time, but I think I can repair some of those wounds.
“I’ll always give my utmost here. I’ve always had a special place for this football club. My son is in the academy and we’ve lived local to the area for years.”
Perhaps what made Lallana's move to Liverpool harder to swallow for Southampton fans was how it followed fellow fan-favorite Rickie Lambert's move to Merseyside just a month before.
Losing two club legends to the Reds in the same summer was tough to take for the Saints faithful.
Lallana is now focused on doing his bit for Southampton by helping to keep the club in the Premier League
Lallana said
“I’ve loved my first few weeks back at the club,"
"When you get to my age, you take it year by year – I don’t know at this point how long I’ll play on for, we’ll see what happens towards the end of the season.
“I just want to enjoy this year as much as possible. I still feel I can offer something on the pitch and I can help the young players, too.”
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