I faced same situation at Liverpool, Suarez speaks on Alvarez transfer saga

Former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has drawn parallels between his own transfer saga at the club and the current situation of Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid. Speaking to ESPN UK, Suarez revealed that he once considered leaving Liverpool for Arsenal in 2013 due to the opportunity to play in the Champions League. At the time, Liverpool were not competing in the competition, which motivated Suarez to request a transfer.

However, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard intervened and persuaded Suarez to stay for another season, assuring him that a successful campaign could lead to even bigger opportunities. Gerrard told Suarez, "You can't go to Arsenal this year; if you have a great season, and we're going to have one, with the manager, the club, and everyone helping you, you'll be able to go to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, or wherever you want."

"The choice will be yours, but for this year, stay here." Following this advice, Suarez publicly apologized for his earlier comments against his club, committed himself to Liverpool, and went on to achieve his best season at Anfield. Now, Suarez is using his experience to emphasize how a player's situation can change dramatically after a successful season, as is the case with current Atletico Madrid winger Julian Alvarez.