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Liverpool Legend Hints at Exit as Slot Targets Summer Refresh

Left-back Position Under Review

Liverpool’s title-winning campaign may have just concluded, but there is little time for sentiment. In an Interview on BBC Match of the Day, Andy Robertson, the club’s stalwart left-back for eight years, has dropped a clear hint that his time at Anfield could be coming to an end.

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Despite lifting every major trophy since joining from Hull City, and playing 342 times for the club, Robertson now finds himself at a crossroads. At 31 and with just one year left on his current contract, he is no longer an automatic starter under new head coach Arne Slot.

Kerkez Pursuit Suggests Change

Slot, alongside sporting director Richard Hughes, is planning a reshape of the squad, and left-back is one of the key positions under scrutiny. Milos Kerkez, the Hungarian full-back who worked under Hughes at Bournemouth, is high on Liverpool’s shortlist.

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Initially, Kostas Tsimikas was seen as the likely casualty to accommodate a new arrival. However, with Robertson’s recent admission, that equation may be shifting.

“Obviously, the club are going to have a busy summer, so we need to see where everyone stands,” Robertson told Match of the Day. “But it’s been a special time here, I loved my time here.”

Emotional Reflections, Tactical Decisions

It is the tone of Robertson’s comments that speaks volumes. “Eight special years,” he said. “I’ve cherished every moment I’ve played in front of these fans.” For a player not prone to theatricality, these are unusually sentimental remarks.

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While the club has been built on legacy and loyalty, Slot’s task is to look forward, not back. With Robertson’s output dipping and injury absences increasing, the conversation about succession has shifted from theoretical to necessary.

Whether his next move is a fairytale return to boyhood club Celtic or a new challenge altogether, Liverpool fans may have witnessed the last of Robertson at Anfield in red.

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For Liverpool supporters, this stings. Not because it’s unexpected, but because it’s Robertson. A player who embodied everything about Klopp’s high-octane, heavy-metal football. A bargain at £8 million who grew into one of the best left-backs in world football.

To hear him speak in such reflective tones—“I loved my time here”—feels like the last page of a beloved chapter. Yes, there are logical reasons for change. His form has dipped, injuries have crept in, and at 31, he’s no longer the guaranteed option he once was.

But letting Robertson go isn’t just about tactics or finances—it’s emotional. He’s part of the club’s fabric, one of the final links to a golden era. The thought of him departing while still capable of contributing leaves fans torn between sentiment and progress.

If this is the end, fans will understand—but it doesn’t mean they’ll like it. They’ll hope, at the very least, that his next steps bring him the respect and minutes he deserves. Celtic would be a fitting swansong.