Liverpool icon Luis Suarez: I could have signed for Real Madrid instead of Barcelona

The Uruguay international swapped Anfield for the Nou Camp following his country's World Cup campaign in Brazil, and has gone on to establish himself as a regular in Luis Enrique's starting XI after missing an early chunk of the season through suspension.

Suarez shone during his time at Liverpool after arriving from Ajax in 2010, scoring 82 goals in 133 appearances as he scooped multiple individual awards during his final season on Merseyside.

And speaking to Cope radio, the talismanic forward admitted that Real Madrid attempted to snap him up before he joined the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar at Barcelona.

Suarez explained: "Real Madrid were very interested in me, but my dream was always to play for Barca. When I heard the name 'Barcelona', I didn't hesitate for a moment.

"Yes, they are for me [the best team in the world]. For all what the club is and what it stands for. For me, yes.

"[Would I have played for Real?] You never know what will happen in football, but luck would have it that Barca knocked on my door, and that was the club I wanted. It was a dream that I had for many years and it came true."