Liverpool have confirmed that 12 players will leave the club this summer, including first-team stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. The departures represent a significant transfer loss, with the trio alone valued at approximately £150m. Salah and Robertson bid farewell to Anfield in an emotional send-off during the final day draw with Brentford, while Konate leaves on a free transfer after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
Robertson has already been confirmed as a Tottenham Hotspur player, moving to the capital after a trophy-laden spell at Anfield. The 32-year-old Scotland captain will link up with Roberto De Zerbi after the World Cup. Salah's next destination remains unconfirmed, but the Egyptian international is expected to command a substantial fee despite being out of contract.
Defender Rhys Williams departs after 15 years at the club, having played a pivotal role as defensive cover under Jurgen Klopp during the 2020-21 campaign. A host of academy prospects also leave, including James Balagizi and Oakley Cannonier, the ballboy who famously handed Trent Alexander-Arnold the ball for the winning goal against Barcelona in 2019.
Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O'Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman, Matthew Wright, Prince Cisse and Keyrol Figueroa have been offered new contracts. The departures leave new head coach Andoni Iraola with a significantly reshaped squad as he prepares for pre-season.
Iraola has already outlined his intention to give opportunities to young players during pre-season, saying: 'I think especially with a lot of those young players that will do the pre-season with us, a lot of things about the organisation, about the staff, about how we can create the best atmosphere, the best environment so when they arrive day one, everyone feels everything is in place.'
