Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has revealed the reasons behind his failed move to Argentina’s River Plate after his contract with Atlético Madrid expired this summer.

“If I thought about it and was excited about the opportunity to join River Plate, I would feel the same way if he connected with Nacional, this is my home,” Suarez said.

He added: “I’m surprised that Nation officials didn’t even contact me to find out what my position is.”

He concluded: “I was excited about the idea of ​​moving to River Plate and fighting for the Copa Libertadores title. I dreamed of winning this cup in South America, but River Plate left the competition, and therefore this possibility no longer exists. A month and a half ago I said I wouldn’t leave Europe but River Plate tried really hard with me until I started thinking about it and the opportunity came up to move in with him, the player wants love and Rivera Plate gave me that and Nacional had to try.”

Eddie Khoury