Andy Robertson confirms Liverpool exit in bombshell announcement just weeks after Mohamed Salah

Ed Griffiths
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:31:31 +0000

Liverpool confirmed on Thursday that Andy Robertson will depart the club when his contract expires this summer, bringing to a close nine years at Anfield.

The 32-year-old Scotland captain has been described by the club as "a genuine Liverpool legend" following his 373 appearances in a Reds shirt.

In a video announcing his decision, Robertson said: "I think now's the time for me to move on."

The defender reflected warmly on his time at the club, adding: "The nine years I'll look back on with a big smile on my face."

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Robertson's trophy cabinet from his time on Merseyside is remarkable.

The left-back claimed two Premier League titles and lifted the Champions League during his spell with the club.

He also secured the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Fifa Club World Cup, the Uefa Super Cup, and the Community Shield.

Liverpool paid £8million to bring him to Anfield from Hull City in 2017, a fee that has proven exceptional value given his contribution to the club's recent successes.

The club acknowledged he played "a fundamental role" in their achievements across nearly a decade of service.

Robertson's playing time diminished significantly this season after Liverpool signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth during the summer.

Despite making 31 appearances across all competitions, he started just six Premier League matches.

Tottenham pursued the defender in January, with the two clubs reaching an agreement in principle.

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However, Liverpool blocked the move as they could not recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma.

Speaking in March about the collapsed transfer, Robertson said: "I was never not committed.

"I've been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I'll be committed until I'm no longer needed."

Robertson becomes the second high-profile departure announced by Liverpool this summer".

Last month, Mohamed Salah confirmed that he would leave after nine years at the club.

Liverpool made clear that any celebration of Robertson's contribution will wait until the season concludes.

The club stated the defender remains "fully focused on helping the Reds end 2025-26 as successfully as possible".

He added: "This club has given me everything and I've given this club everything."