Jarrell Quansah has opened up on his decision to leave Liverpool, describing his move to Bayer Leverkusen as a “no-brainer” in pursuit of regular first-team football.
After progressing through Liverpool’s academy and making over 50 senior appearances, the 23-year-old opted for a fresh challenge in the Bundesliga, completing a £35m switch last summer.
Since then, Quansah has become a key figure in Germany, featuring consistently and gaining valuable experience at the highest level.
“It was the [Leverkusen] management and the way they approached me, because they had a very clear plan of what they’d been watching and everything they saw from me,” he told Sky Sports News about his move.
“They had so much detail in terms of what they’d seen of me, the potential they thought I could live up, to and it matched up to what I was thinking as well.
“Seeing as we were on the same page in that sense, it was a no-brainer.”
Driven by the desire for more game time, Quansah emphasized that the opportunity to compete regularly in a top league, and on the European stage, played a crucial role in his decision.
“To be honest, I wouldn’t say it was the hardest decision because I just wanted to play. I felt like I could play at the top level, the Bundesliga’s a top league and being able to play in the Champions League and play top games, like the semi-final [DFB Pokal] next Wednesday against Bayern, it’s a massive, massive game.”
Looking back, the defender admitted he trusted his instincts while carefully weighing his options before making the switch.
“I think you just have maybe a gut feeling. Sometimes you can’t think about it too much and listen to too many people to be honest, because you can listen to a few things and get persuaded.
“I really took time on the decision, I took time to myself to reflect on everything that was going on at Liverpool, everything I thought I could’ve done better and what was best for my career really, that was it.
“When the Leverkusen guys came in and, like I say, I saw everything that they wanted – I think, from that moment, I knew it was the right decision.”
As his debut season in Germany continues to unfold, Quansah’s move already appears to be paying dividends: combining consistent minutes with top-level competition in both domestic and European football.
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