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Yan Dhanda made a blistering start to life with Swansea City by scoring the winner against Sheffield United with his first touch in senior football .

The 19-year-old was introduced as a late substitute in the Swans' opening day win over the Blades at Bramall Lane, although he did not make it off the bench in the 1-0 home win over Preston North End.

But the early signs from the summer recruit have been positive.

So why exactly did Liverpool let the youngster leave Anfield?

We spoke to Paul Gorst - a football reporter for the Liverpool Echo - to find out.

Why did Liverpool let Yan Dhanda leave?

Liverpool didn't particularly want to lose Dhanda.

He was one of several talented youngster on the books and the Reds were reluctant to see him go. He decided to move on at the end of his contract.

With the wealth of talent ahead of him at Anfield he decided to pursue a fresh challenge.

What did the fans make of his departure?

In truth, his departure was probably greeted with indifference by supporters.

Not out of any particular dislike for the player, but Liverpool are more than well stocked in their attacking ranks.

He did sign off from his Liverpool career with a stunning goal in what was the last kick of a ball as a Reds player at the Kop end in May though.

He is an attacking midfielder with plenty of talent and Reds supporters will no doubt wish him well with the Swans.

How highly rated was he by the club and could they have made a mistake in letting him go?

Again, he was highly-rated by those at the Academy, but with the likes of Rhian Brewster, Ben Woodburn and Curtis Jones emerging at perhaps a faster rate, it hasn't been seen as a huge mistake so far - even if he netted less than 30 seconds into his Swansea debut!

So what has Dhanda himself said about his time in South Wales so far?

"I have dreams and ambitions. To play for England is my dream, to go to the World Cup, to play in the Champions League, win the Premier League. I want it all," he said with a smile after his brilliant debut.

"I’m only young, but I want it all.

"Everything’s positive, he’s (Graham Potter) about getting on the ball again. That’s what I love, because it’s hard for players when you lose the ball and everyone’s on your back, but this manager’s attitude if you lose the ball is: No problem – get on it again and make it right.

"He never moans. He’s not moaned at me once since I’ve been here. He’s just encouraged me. He gave me advice. You can’t not like training when you’ve got a manager like that."