The expectation was that Andy Robertson would be staying at Liverpool next season to provide competition to Milos Kerkez, but it sounds as though he could well have played his last game for the club.
That's because Atletico Madrid is interested in the Scotland international, and talks between Atletico and Robertson's camp are said to have already taken place. Robertson endured a relatively difficult 2024-25 campaign, which led to Liverpool targeting a new left-back this summer, with the Reds continuing to work on a deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez.
However, the expectation was that Kostas Tsimikas would depart, keeping the amount of left-backs in Liverpool's squad down to two. If Robertson leaves, though, the chances of Tsimikas staying in a back-up capacity are higher.
Robertson has been at Liverpool since 2017, establishing himself as a club legend during his eight years at the club, and although he wasn't at his absolute best this season, most Reds fans would be sad to see him go.
The 31-year-old's commitment to the Reds has made him a favorite among supporters over the years, and Jurgen Klopp summed up Robertson's loyalty when he spoke about a contract extension the Scot signed in 2019.
“I think of all the contract renewals I have been involved with, this one was done in almost record time,” Klopp told club media at the time. “It’s fair to say Robbo didn’t hesitate for even a second when we spoke about extending his stay at our club for longer.
“I remember when we signed him back in the summer of 2017, I spoke a lot about ‘his story, his journey’ and how much I loved it and thought it pointed to the type of person and player he would be for us.
"He has exceeded these expectations.
Jurgen Klopp praised Robertson
Jurgen Klopp praised Robertson (Image: (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
“He might be from Glasgow originally, but everything about him screams Liverpool.
"It has been fantastic to see him grow, develop and improve. It was not the easiest of starts for him maybe, because we are blessed with another fantastic left-back in Alberto Moreno.
"He had to be patient - he had to be ready when his chance came and his progression since is an example to any player joining us.
"Everyone knows about his personality, on and off the pitch, but maybe we are guilty at times of overlooking his quality.
"Ask those who play against him - be it matchday or training - and they speak about his technical and tactical qualities, just as much as his character and heart.
"Our supporters have fallen in love with him, he has fallen in love with them - and both he and his amazing young family are very much at home in Liverpool."