Ragnar Klavan, an early figure in the Jürgen Klopp era of [Liverpool FC](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com), has retired from football. The centre-back joined from Augsburg for £4.2 million/€5 million, which made him the most expensive Estonian player ever. He played for [Liverpool](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/) from 2016 to 2018, making 39 appearances mainly as a backup defender and as a veteran presence providing leadership to a promising young group of players that were trying to make the leap to a championship contender.
He scored one goal, a memorable last-minute winner against Burnley in the 94th minute at Turf Moor:
Of course, many will remember him for that filthy piece of skill he produced for us once:
The club wished our former player a happy retirement on social media:
On his personal page, Klavan announced his retirement and outlined his plans for the future:
Congratulations on a fantastic career, Ragnar, and the best with your Presidency bid! YNWA.