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Riise: Liverpool made me

Riise: Liverpool made me


Riise: Liverpool made me

John Arne Riise has revealed that he feels Liverpool have made him the player that he is today, whilst he has also ruled out a potential January move to Premiership rivals Aston Villa.

"There was a story about me moving to Aston Villa in January," the 27-year-old, who had joined the Reds in 2001 from AS Monaco, told the club's official website.

"I was away with the national team at the time and Liverpool are quite big in Norway, so a lot of people were asking me about it. But it's completely false.

"I have 18 months left on my contract here and I have no intention of leaving. Liverpool is the club closest to my heart and it's where I belong.

"If it wasn't for Liverpool, I wouldn't be the player I am today and there is no chance that I'm going to ask for a transfer. I want to finish my career here and hopefully I can do that."

Riise, who can also operate on the left side of midfield, is also eager to get into his best form as the Reds are looking to be serious contenders this season.

"I was happy with my performances in pre-season, but when the season started I felt I wasn't reaching my true level. I've noticed the fans haven't been too happy with my form and rightly so,” he said.

"I'm my own biggest critic and I know when I haven't performed well. Now I think I'm getting my sharpness back and hopefully returning to my real level."