Liverpool: Firmino does not renew and leaves as a free agent in the summer

Closer than ever seems to be his departure Roberto Firmino from Liverpoolafter eight years at Anfield.

Specifically, according to information from Sky Sport Germany, the Brazilian striker will not renew his contract with the reds that expires next summer and will be free to decide the next team that will continue his career.

This season, with the arrival of Nunes and the presence of Salah and Zota, the 31-year-old’s participation time has decreased significantly and it was known that his chances of staying Firmino were infinitesimal. Nevertheless, as reported in the Brazilian’s conversation with Jurgen Klopptook place in a very good atmosphere, with the relationship between the two sides remaining excellent.

?? Excl. News #Firmino: He will LEAVE Liverpool after 8 years! It’s decided! The player has informed #Klopp personally & today. It was a good talk. He won’t extend his contract. He will leave the club as a free agent in the summer.

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— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 3, 2023

It should be noted that in the last 24 hours Firmino’s name has been associated with Dortmund and Galatasaray who are in search of a striker for the coming summer.

This season, Firmino has played in 25 games with nine goals and four assists in 1,463 total minutes played.

We remind that the 31-year-old ace was acquired from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2015 with Liverpool spending 45 million euros.

Since then Firmino has 107 goals and 78 assists in 352 official games with the English club and is the top Brazilian scorer to date in the Premier League with 78 goals.

Edited by: Christos Lois