Andy Robertson to Leave Liverpool After Nine Years

Liverpool's Andy Robertson confirmed on Friday that he will depart the club at the end of the season, ending a nine-year tenure marked by major trophies and consistent contributions as a left-back. The 32-year-old Scotland captain described the decision as a mutual agreement with the club's leadership, driven by his pursuit of regular first-team minutes rather than any rejected contract offer.

Robertson, who joined from Hull City in 2017 for 8 million pounds, has made 374 appearances for the Reds, including starts in two Champions League finals and victories in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Club World Cup. His energetic overlapping runs and defensive reliability were central to the tactical setup under former manager Jurgen Klopp, where he set a Premier League record for assists by a defender before teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold surpassed it. "I've been here nine years and I couldn't have dreamed of it being any better with all the trophies I've won," Robertson said in an interview with Sky Sports. He added that the announcement provided relief, noting, "It means I don't have to lie to everyone about my future so it's a weight off my shoulders."