Nuri Sahin insists his brief loan spell with Liverpool was worth it because he got to play alongside Steven Gerrard.

The Turkey international's season-long stay at Anfield was cut short this week after just 12 appearances, facilitating another loan move - this time to Borussia Dortmund.

But Sahin has no regrets.

"I have matured as a player after playing alongside the best players in my position," said the midfielder.

"Xabi Alonso when I was at Real Madrid, but especially Steven Gerrard at Liverpool - even though I didn't get to play a lot with him."

Sahin, officially a Real Madrid player, will now spend the rest of the season in the Bundesliga.

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