The duo had remained close after One Direction had split up

LOUIS Tomlinson says he’d planned new music with Liam Payne before his tragic death.

The former One Direction bandmates could have collaborated before the 31-year-old tragically fell from a hotel in Buenos Aires.

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Louis Tomlinson revealed that he planned to work with Liam Payne again before his deathCredit: Getty

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The pair had remained close after One Direction split upCredit: Getty

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Liam faced various setbacks in his solo career before he diedCredit: Getty
Liam was very supportive of his former colleagues as he was in Argentina to cheer Niall Horan, 31, on his world tour.

This is despite a number of setbacks in his own career including the split from his management and his second album being shelved.

But now it’s been revealed that Louis, 32, planned to collaborate with his fellow former X Factor star.

Liam wrote a number of songs whilst he was a part of the award winning global group.

In his statement paying tribute to his bandmate, Louis revealed some news that would have surely sent the 1D fans into a frenzy.

He admitted the duo had spoken about reuniting in the studio together to “recreate” some of the chemistry from the glory days of the group.

The star wrote: “Liam was an incredible song writer with a great sense of melody, we often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had built up in the band.

“And for the record, Liam was in my opinion the most vital part of One Direction.

“His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on. Thank you for shaping us Liam.”

Louis also admitted that he dreamed about one day sharing the stage with his best pal once again, although tragically that was not meant to be.
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He also revealed that the duo became even closer after the band went on their indefinite hiatus and they continued to communicate.

“I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I’m really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye,” Louis said in his essay.

“I’m so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought I’d have with you for life.

“I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn’t to be.”

Earlier in the statement, Louis described the late music star as a ‘brother’, as he opened up on the devastation he felt at the tragic news of his death.

“I am beyond devastated to be writing this but yesterday I lost a brother.

“Liam was somebody I looked up to everyday, such a positive, funny, and kind soul.

“I first met Liam when he was 16 and I was 18, I was instantly amazed by his voice but more importantly as time went on I got a chance to see the kind brother I’d longed all my life for.”

We often spoke of getting back in the studio together to try and recreate the writing chemistry we had

Louis TomlinsonInstagram

He also made a promise to his young seven-year-old son Bear, who Liam shared with Girls Aloud star Cheryl.

“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me, I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was,” Liam shared.

He added: “I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.

“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X.”

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One Direction sold over 70 million records worldwideCredit: PA

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Liam Payne died at the age of just 31-years-oldCredit: Getty

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Louis made a promise to his seven-year-old son Bear whom Liam shared with Cheryl (pictured)Credit: Getty

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Louis and Liam both found fame when One Direction was formed on The X Factor in 2010Credit: Rex Features

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Liam was in Argentina to support his former bandmate Niall HoranCredit: Instagram

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He fell from a balcony at the Casa Sur hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires