Andy Robertson has conceded that his Liverpool future remains unresolved, with his contract due to expire in five months. The Scotland captain, who turns 32 in March, has held talks with the club over an extension, but no firm offer has been made and he is weighing up whether to stay or leave on a free transfer.
Robertson, signed from Hull City for £8m in 2017, has seen his regular starting role reduced this season following the arrival of £40m summer signing Milos Kerkez. The left-back has started four Premier League games to Kerkez's 17, though he has made 11 starts in all competitions, and admitted that a lack of playing time has been frustrating.
“I’ve got five months left and we need to see the option to stay or if there’s options to go and things like that. I’ll sit down with my family and decide,” Robertson said. He described his current situation as “a difficult question” when asked whether he wanted to remain at Anfield, but insisted his relationship with the club remains strong.
Robertson revealed he turned down Atlético Madrid last summer and is likely to attract interest should he become a free agent. He stressed that his desire to play would influence his decision, saying: “I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that’s not happening, so that’s different. I have a different role here this season which I’m getting enjoyment out of but footballers want to play.”
Despite the uncertainty, Robertson expressed gratitude towards Liverpool, noting he has “given absolutely everything for the club” and that they have “been very good to me”. He added: “We’ve shown each other more than enough respect over the last eight-and-a-half years and we’ll see what comes.” Robertson is now focused on Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years, a qualification he described as “thankfully” achieved.
