Rafa Soares (right) is a big fan of Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

Porto left-back Rafa Soares has admitted to being a Liverpool follower from a young age and has spoken of his love for the club’s ‘unique’ anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone.

The 22-year-old impressed last season whilst on loan at Rio Ave to attract interest from bigger clubs, with the Reds linked with a £13million move for him this summer.

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Still, while Soares has admitted he is flattered by interest from his beloved Liverpool, he was also quick to insist his focus for the time being was on being a success with Porto.

‘I know I’ve been followed by English clubs especially after our campaign,’ Soares told Omnisport.


Soares, 22, shone on loan at Rio Ave last season (Picture: Getty)

Soares insists he is focused on Porto (Picture: Getty)

‘Liverpool are a great club and to be linked is an enormous honour for me.



‘I followed Liverpool from a young age and I shiver every time I listen to You’ll Never Walk Alone, it’s unique! Liverpool are famous and popular in Portugal where people value the history of a club.

‘I’m naturally flattered, but I’m a Porto player and focused on succeeding here.

Could Liverpool’s famous atmosphere lure Soares to Anfield? (Picture: Getty)

‘My main goal is to establish myself and get first-team football. I feel ready and confident that after my last season I will be given a chance.

‘I keep my feet on the ground and focus on climbing my way up one step at a time. Fans support and trust me to become a symbol of the club, as I have been here for over 10 years and feel Porto in my bones.’

Liverpool may not succeed with a move for the Portugal Under-21 international for the time being, but can take some encouragement from his clear admiration of the club if they step up their interest at any point in the near future.

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