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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Firmino Ready  to leave Liverpool

Roberto Firmino will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending an eight-year career at Anfield.

On Friday, Sky Sports and the BBC reported that the 31-year-old player has decided to leave on a free transfer rather than a contract extension.

Firmino, who has scored 102 goals in 352 appearances for the club, was fundamental to Liverpool’s rise back to the top of the English and European games under Jurgen Klopp.

He has won several significant honours in the Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup and FA Cup since joining Hoffenheim in 2015.

The Brazilian, however, has fallen down the pecking order in recent seasons due to the arrival of Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo at Anfield.

Firmino is one of five Liverpool players out of contract in the post-season ahead of a major rebuild.

Midfielders Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may likely leave.

The futures of 37-year-old James Milner and third-choice goalkeeper Adrian remain unclear.

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