Liverpool formally verify 4 exits as Reds publish emotional assertion
Liverpool have confirmed that 4 first-team gamers will likely be leaving this summer season. The Reds have posted an emotional assertion after asserting the quartet won’t have their contracts renewed.
Roberto Firmino’s departure has already been identified for over a month. He will likely be joined by the exit door by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Naby Keita.
Liverpool confirmed all 4 stars will obtain particular acknowledgement at Anfield at this Saturday’s recreation in opposition to Aston Villa. It is the membership’s closing dwelling recreation of the marketing campaign as they try to sneak a spot within the Premier League prime 4.
The assertion learn: “With the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday being the Reds’ final home fixture of the campaign, special acknowledgements will be paid to the quartet at Anfield, with further tributes to follow across the club’s digital platforms after the end of the season as we wish Roberto, Naby, James, Alex and their families the very best for the future.
“All 4 gamers will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution they’ve made.”
Firmino, 31, has been at Liverpool since signing from Hoffenheim in 2015. He has made over 350 appearances in all competitions, surpassing the 100-goal mark earlier this season.
The Brazilian was serenaded by supporters during Monday’s win at Leicester. He is hoping to return from a muscle injury before the end of the campaign in order to say farewell on the pitch.
Milner joined Liverpool the same summer as Firmino, arriving on a free transfer from Manchester City. He has been an invaluable member of Klopp’s squad, playing in a variety of positions in midfield and defence.
A move to Brighton looks set to be on the agenda for the 37-year-old. Oxlade-Chamberlain signed for Liverpool from Arsenal in 2017 but has seen recent seasons dogged by injury problems.
Naby Keita has also seen much of his time at Liverpool affected by injuries. The 28-year-old has not been able to live up to his billing since joining from RB Leipzig in 2018.
All four players were at Liverpool for their sixth European Cup triumph in 2019, when the Reds overcame Tottenham in the Champions League final. They were also part of the squad that won the club’s first top-flight title in 30 years the following campaign.
Liverpool also won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup during their time at the club. The departures will open up space on the wage bill for Klopp to bring in new signings this summer.
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