He joined the Magpies from Villarreal in 2007but had talks with Real Betis to organise a transfer after he struggled for form.
But credit to him, while the likes of Michael Owen, Mark Viduke, Oba Martins and Damien Duff couldn't wait to get away after Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League in 2009, Enrique stayed and fought for his place.
Jose Enrique: "After my first season I wanted to go back home.
"The truth, and no one knows this, is that Newcastle wanted to sell me as well. I had talks with Real Betis.
"But my brother Salva, who is also my agent, sat me down and said, 'Jose, you have the qualities to play in England. This is the best league in the world'. My girlfriend Eva also told me it was better to stay.
"When I understood this, I started to play well. It was good advice.
"I was determined to stay with Newcastle despite relegation.
"If Barcelona or Real Madrid ask you then you go.
"But the Champions League is not the same without Liverpool, the Premier League is not the same without Newcastle. Relegation was our fault and I felt I had to stay.
"The best feeling I have had in football was winning the Championship with Newcastle.
"It is not like winning the Champions League or Premier League but, when the stadium is full and you know you are making the fans and the city happy, that is great.
"That is what I have to do at Liverpool now."
Source: FOOTYMAD
