Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 32-year-old left-back signed from Hull City in 2017 and, across nine seasons at Anfield, became a central figure in one of the club’s most successful eras. Robertson made 373 appearances for Liverpool, collecting two Premier League titles, a Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the Community Shield.
This campaign he has largely been a squad player after Liverpool spent around £40m last summer on Milos Kerkez, who has taken the starting left-back spot. Robertson said leaving is difficult given what the club has meant to him and his family, but accepted that football moves on and it is time for him to seek the next chapter in his career. He reiterated pride in his nine years at Liverpool and said he will always cherish the memories and the bond with the fans.
There was interest in Robertson last season from Atletico Madrid and other clubs are expected to monitor him again when he becomes a free agent in June. Napoli, Juventus and sides in Saudi Arabia have also been linked. Tottenham held talks in January about a possible £5m move, but nothing materialised.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot acknowledged Robertson’s reduced minutes influenced the decision, praising both his performances over the years and his character. Slot noted Robertson’s trademark intensity and work ethic, and said it is hard for a player to remain content without regular first-team football.
Team-mates, former colleagues and opponents paid tribute on social media. Mohamed Salah described it as an honour to have been Robertson’s teammate and friend, calling him a legend. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and others also offered brief tributes, while Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones praised Robertson’s professionalism and leadership. Joe Gomez and James Milner, now at Brighton, reflected on his consistency, character and the role he played in the dressing room.
Analysts have stressed Robertson’s importance to Liverpool’s recent success. Signed for roughly £8m from Hull, he developed into one of the best full-backs in the Premier League. Across his 373 appearances he scored 13 goals and supplied 69 assists, 60 of which came in the Premier League — the most for a defender behind only Trent Alexander-Arnold. His overlapping partnership with Alexander-Arnold was a defining feature of Jurgen Klopp’s sides, regularly creating chances for Liverpool’s front line.
Robertson will depart as part of a summer of change at Anfield. Fellow 2017 arrival Mohamed Salah is also leaving; Ibrahima Konate is out of contract in June. The squad has already seen departures such as Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid and Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich, and the club has suffered the tragic loss of Diogo Jota. Several senior players, including Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Joe Gomez, remain under contract until 2027.
While Liverpool prepare for a new phase, Robertson leaves with a lasting legacy — praised for his leadership, consistency and commitment — and with the likelihood of several suitors keen to sign an experienced, proven left-back once he is available on a free transfer.