Liverpool are undergoing a major transformation this summer with 12 players' exits now confirmed
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Head Coach Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on May 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Andoni Iraola is currently shaping his squad at Liverpool(Image: 2026 Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth)
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Liverpool have officially bid goodbye to 12 players. Weeks ago, the Reds confirmed their retained and released list for the 2026/27 season.
While a number of academy players have exited the club on the expiry of their contracts, there were three major names that stood out: Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, who were all out of contract at the end of this month and had already announced their pending departures.
The trio, and the other nine names, officially departed the club when their contracts expired as the clock struck midnight overnight. Scotland international Robertson will join Tottenham Hotspur, while French centre-back Konate has signed for Real Madrid. It's unclear where Salah will play his football next season.
The three departures mean Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola looks to have shaved a whopping £710,000 a week off the club's wage bill, which will aid the pursuit of further signings this summer. Konate was reportedly earning £150k per week at Liverpool.
Robertson, meanwhile, was said to be pocketing £160,000 a week. Salah, who had signed a new two-year deal with the Reds, in 2025, was believed to be taking home a staggering £400,000 per week.
Liverpool's Scottish defender #26 Andrew Robertson (L) and Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (C) warm up ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Liverpool (ENG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 5, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool's Scottish defender #26 Andrew Robertson (L) and Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (C) warm up ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Liverpool (ENG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 5, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
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Academy graduates Kareem Ahmed, Emmanuel Airoboma, James Balagizi, DJ Bernard, Oakley Cannonier, Josh Davidson, Terence Miles and Jacob Poytress will all depart Anfield. Defender Rhys Williams, who played a big role in the heart of the Reds' defence alongside Nat Phillips in the 2020/2021 season due to an infamous injury crisis, has also left.
It's not all about the exit door at Liverpool, however. While the club looks to have lost out in the race for Yan Diomande, with the Ivory Coast winger said to favour a move to European champions PSG, they have launched their business this summer with the capture of Victor Munoz.
Mohamed Salah after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah played his final game at Anfield last month. (Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)
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The Spanish winger set the Reds back £34.5million from Osasuna. Liverpool had long been aware of Munoz and his talents, having seen him make two senior appearances at Real Madrid before becoming a full Spain international but it was the existence of a release clause that expedited the process.
Paid across a six-year deal, the £34.5m fee works out at just £5.75m per year for the Reds, which is a manageable sum for a player with the potential to become a first-team star at Anfield.
"I've been focused on the World Cup, so I didn't want to hear much about my future unless it was something clear," Munoz said. "Liverpool is an opportunity you can't miss.
Victor Munoz
Victor Munoz recently signed for Liverpool(Image: Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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"It all took place very quickly. Iraola transmitted his confidence to me, how his team plays. He had an important role when it came to choosing."
While there is a number of outgoings from Liverpool, the club also confirmed that contract offers have been made to Prince Cisse, Keyrol Figueroa, Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O’Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman and Matthew Wright.
In tribute to those leaving, a statement on Liverpool's official website said: "Everybody at the club would like to thank the players for all their contributions and wish each of them the best for the future."
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