Liverpool’s long-serving defender Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on a nine-year spell that helped define one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history.
The 32-year-old Scotland captain departs after 373 appearances, during which he won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, and several other major honours as part of Jurgen Klopp’s transformative Liverpool side.
His exit marks another major shift at Anfield, coming shortly after Mohamed Salah also confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the campaign, signalling the gradual end of a core generation that restored Liverpool to European dominance.
Robertson’s influence on the pitch was central to that success. Signed from relegated Hull City in 2017 for £8 million, he quickly became a key figure in Klopp’s high-intensity system, earning a reputation for relentless energy, consistency, and attacking contributions from left-back.
He currently sits among the top assist providers in Premier League history for a defender, second only to former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, underlining his creative impact from deep positions.
However, his role has diminished this season following increased competition for places, including the arrival of Milos Kerkez, while Liverpool have also undergone a wider squad transition under manager Arne Slot.
The club’s current campaign has been difficult by recent standards, with Liverpool sitting fifth in the Premier League and suffering exits in both domestic and European competitions. They were eliminated from the FA Cup after a heavy defeat to Manchester City and trail Paris Saint-Germain following the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Off the pitch, the season has also been marked by tragedy, with Robertson mourning the death of close friend and teammate Diogo Jota following a car accident in July.
Reflecting on his time at Anfield, Robertson said he leaves with pride rather than regret.
“I’ll always look back on amazing memories at this football club, I’ve put my heart and soul into the club for nine years and I’ve not got many regrets,” he said.
“I’ve grown as a man and as a person. This club will always mean the world to me, the fans will mean the world to me. It has been a hell of a journey.”
Despite his impending departure, Robertson insisted his focus remains on finishing the season strongly and contributing to the team’s push for a positive end to a challenging campaign.
“That’s my aim and hopefully then we can do it and maybe closer to the end of the season you’ll have me down a camera crying my eyes out,” he added.
During his Liverpool career, Robertson won every major club honour available, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, cementing his legacy as one of the defining full-backs of his generation.
