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Atletico Madrid Eye Surprise Move for Andy Robertson

As Liverpool prepare for a major summer shake-up under Arne Slot, one of the club’s most consistent performers could be heading for the exit. In a surprising twist, Fabrizio Romano reports that Atletico Madrid have made Andy Robertson their top target at left-back, casting fresh doubt over the Scot’s future at Anfield.

Robertson on Atletico’s Radar

Romano reveals that Atletico, having cooled their interest in AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, have now turned their attention to Robertson – a move that no one quite saw coming. With Milos Kerkez expected to arrive and Kostas Tsimikas long seen as the likely departure, this development flips the script entirely.

Robertson, 30, has been a mainstay for Liverpool since arriving from Hull City in 2017. His intensity, overlapping runs, and defensive reliability helped drive the Reds to Champions League and Premier League glory under Jürgen Klopp. Yet, in football, timing is everything – and this summer, the winds of change are sweeping through Merseyside.

Precedents Set in Madrid

Should Robertson make the move to Spain, he wouldn’t be the first Premier League full-back to swap the UK for the Spanish capital. We have seen players such as Kieran Trippier, Matt Doherty and of course Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer leave for Spain in recent times.

Though Robertson is still a first team regular, his performance levels have dropped from his peak of the early Klopp days, so it could be an interesting move for the Scotsman – especially as he’s never played outside the UK before. The physical demands of English football have taken a toll, and La Liga might offer a different tactical test with potentially less wear-and-tear.

What It Means for Liverpool

If Robertson leaves, it will mark the end of an era. But Liverpool aren’t unprepared. The arrival of Jeremie Frimpong and the expected signing of Kerkez show clear intent to rejuvenate the full-back positions. Slot’s system may demand different attributes – quicker ball movement, inverted full-backs, or even a new tactical shape that doesn’t rely as heavily on Robertson’s trademark overlaps.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

From a Liverpool fan’s perspective, this is a bittersweet moment. Andy Robertson is one of our most loved and loyal servants of the Klopp era. His passion, grit, and engine down the left flank symbolised everything we admired about this team. Seeing his name linked with a move abroad is hard to process, but it may be the right time – for him and for us.

If we’re honest, Robbo hasn’t looked quite the same since the 2021-22 campaign. Injuries, fatigue, and tactical shifts have taken their toll. In Arne Slot’s system, full-backs might play more conservatively or differently – and someone like Milos Kerkez, younger and more dynamic, could suit the future better.

There’s also something respectful about this potential exit. Atletico Madrid is no step down. Playing under Simeone, in La Liga, and competing in the Champions League is a challenge worthy of Robertson’s pedigree. He could follow in the footsteps of Kieran Trippier and rejuvenate his career abroad while opening a new chapter for Liverpool.

As Reds, we’ll always honour Robbo’s contribution. If he does go, it must be on the club’s terms – and for the right price. But he’ll leave with our gratitude and respect, knowing he helped build something special at Anfield.