Scottish left-back Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025–26 season when his contract expires. The 32-year-old defender will depart on a free transfer after making almost 400 appearances since arriving in 2017. The Scotland captain has helped Liverpool win two Premier League titles, a Champions League title, the FA Cup, League Cups, and the Club World Cup. He is rated among the best Premier League left-backs of all time, having helped redefine the modern attacking full-back role.
For almost a decade, Robertson has played one of the most physically demanding roles in world football—often covering more distance than anyone else on the pitch. During his time at the club, he has made more than 370 appearances and became a key figure in Jürgen Klopp’s era of success.
According to club sources, the decision to part ways is part of a broader squad transition under manager Arne Slot, who is overseeing a gradual rebuild of the team. Liverpool are also looking to integrate younger options in the left-back position, with Milos Kerkez identified as a long-term successor.
Robertson has seen his playing time reduced this season due to rotation and tactical adjustments, but he remains a respected senior figure within the squad and continues to serve as Scotland captain at the international level. He is expected to attract interest from several top European clubs, with reports suggesting Premier League and Serie A sides are monitoring his situation ahead of a potential move.
The head coach of Liverpool FC, Arne Slot, paid tribute to Andy Robertson, saying: "First of all, he had many great seasons here as a player, but I think people got to know him as a great person as well. I got to know him as a great person. I think every teammate of his will tell you how funny he is and how great of a person he is. I think that has been shown a lot by our social media people as well."
Virgil van Dijk shared a special tribute to Robertson: "Nine years… that’s not just a chapter, that’s a whole era. And when you think about everything we’ve been through in that time, it’s pretty incredible. We know all good things eventually come to an end. We’ve been through everything together—big wins and tough defeats. But no matter what was happening, when the whistle blew, we knew we could count on each other."
Liverpool are expected to formally acknowledge Robertson’s departure at the end of the season, with tributes likely to follow for a player widely regarded as one of the club’s modern greats and a defining figure of the Klopp era.
