Andy Robertson has explained that his Liverpool future remains unresolved as contract talks continue, with the left-back still assessing what options will come his way.
Robertson is out of contract in the summer, like Ibrahima Konate, and his future beyond the current season remains in doubt with an agreement yet to be struck.
As a free agent he will have options in the summer, and while Robertson would like to stay at Anfield, he admitted that all options will need to be considered.
Andy Robertson Contract Update
Talks ongoing: Andy Robertson has confirmed that private talks over a new Liverpool contract are ongoing, with just five months remaining on his current deal.
Factors to consider: Despite wanting to stay, the vice-captain admitted he must “see the options” for his future, citing his reduced playing time behind Milos Kerkez as a factor in his upcoming decision.
Next step: Robertson is currently free to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs; he is expected to feature in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Burnley.
“We’ll see what happens,” Robertson told reporters, including the Liverpool Echo. “We’ve had chats now which will remain private. I’ve spoken to them and we’ll see what happens.
“Would I like to stay? Yes, but it’s a difficult question to ask. 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. After a stressful summer, I’m just trying to enjoy being a part of it, and being a Liverpool player.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 9, 2025: Liverpool's Andy Robertson during the FA Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“I wanted to qualify for the World Cup and, thankfully, we’ve managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family wants moving forward.”
He insists there is nothing to prove to the club’s decision-makers, and vice versa, as he added: “The relationship is good.
“It’s not quite ‘what do they need to show me and what do I need to show them’ as we’ve shown each other more than enough respect over the last eight-and-a-half years, and we’ll see what comes.”
Andy Robertson explains what will factor into Liverpool contract decision
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 14, 2025: Liverpool's Milos Kerkez is replaced by substitute Andy Robertson during the FA Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf Moor. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Robertson has taken on a back-up role to Milos Kerkez this season, the first time he’s been in that position since he arrived at the club.
While he is finding some “enjoyment” out of acting as the deputy, it is not a position he prefers and hinted that will be factored into whether he extends his Liverpool career.
“I’m a player who wants to play,” Robertson stressed. “I’ve played through injuries. I’ve played when I’m not 100 percent fit.
“I’ve played when I’ve only been 50, 40, 30 percent fit for this club and my country. I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that’s not happening, so that’s what is different.
“But I do have a different role here this season which I’m getting enjoyment out of but at the end of the day, footballers want to play, and if anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don’t belong at any football club.
Left-Back Comparison | All Competitions 2025/26
|M. KERKEZ|A. ROBERTSON|
|---|---|---|
|Matches (Starts)|27 (22)|19 (11)|
|Minutes played|1,704|1,087|
The verdict:
While Andy Robertson remains a key fixture in cup competitions, in all competitions Milos Kerkez has taken the lead as Liverpool’s primary left-back. With 617 more minutes played, the 22-year-old Hungarian is clearly favoured, leaving Robertson to weigh up his future as he enters the final five months of his contract.
“That’s always my argument, you should always want to push to be in the team. If you’re happy to be at Liverpool, or Barnsley, wanting to sit on the bench, then I don’t think you have the right attitude.
“I’ve played well in the games I’ve played this season. Maybe I’ve not played as much as I would have liked, but it’s nothing I’ve been surprised by. Let’s see what happens.”
Robertson would be a huge presence to lose in the dressing room, but you could not begrudge him if he were to leave in search of regular minutes.
The Scot has played 1,085 minutes compared to Kerkez’s 1,704 so far this season.