Joe Allen learned that he was leaving Liverpool for Stoke after receiving a congratulatory text message from a friend while he was on holiday in Ibiza.
The Welsh midfielder departed in a £13m deal this summer after starring during his country's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
After four years at Anfield Jurgen Klopp could no longer guarantee the former Swansea star a starting role in the first-team.
Speaking to the Telegraph, the 26-year-old has spoken about his 'disappointing' departure from the club after a four-year spell but insisted he held no hard feelings.