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Stefan Bajcetic looks set to leave Anfield after Getafe opened talks over a possible transfer. Liverpool are now weighing whether to sanction a loan or permanent deal, as per the latest transfer news. The Reds’ midfielder has struggled for game time following a lengthy injury lay-off.
Stefan Bajcetic Nears Anfield Exit
As reported by The Sun, Fabrizio Romano says Getafe and Liverpool are talking over a possible deal. A loan or a permanent switch both remain on the table, so nothing is settled yet. Stefan Bajcetic has not played for the Reds in 834 days, mostly because injuries have slowed him down. Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola already seems to have moved on this season.
A boyhood arrival from Celta Vigo in December 2020, the Spaniard’s early rise looked smooth. Then fitness issues got in the way and slowed him down a lot. He broke into the first team under Jurgen Klopp during the 2022-23 season, making 19 appearances and scoring once. That goal came against Aston Villa. Only Michael Owen and Raheem Sterling were younger among the club’s**Premier League** scorers.
Stefan Bajcetic briefly owned the club’s youngest-ever Champions League appearance mark too, before Rio Ngumoha broke it. But that early promise has since been hurt by fitness setbacks. They have kept him out of action for the best part of two years. As a result, fans have seen very little of a player once tipped for a big future at Anfield.
Stefan Bajcetic’s stats senior football so far, as per FOTMOB:
Clubs Matches Goals Assists Chances Created
Las Palmas(2024-25) 14 1 0 7
Salzburg (2024-25) 19 0 0 11
Liverpool (2022-24) 22 1 0 7
Injury Setbacks Delayed His Progress
A loan at Red Bull Salzburg followed in 2024-25, before a second spell at Las Palmas. Neither stint gave him the fresh start he needed, and ongoing muscle trouble kept breaking his rhythm. Stefan Bajcetic has not played a match since May 2025, a gap that has clearly hurt his growth.
Liverpool are now under Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot this summer. The new boss appears to have already decided. With just one year left on his contract, time is running short for any fresh chance at Anfield. So a temporary or permanent exit now looks like the most likely outcome.
It’s a tough turn for a player once seen as a long-term option in midfield. **Football**at the highest level, though, rarely allows much patience. Getafe, for their part, want fresh faces after an opening-day loss to Alaves. A flexible player who can also cover at centre-back suits their needs well. A quick answer would suit everyone.
Stefan Bajcetic Weighs His Options
Stefan Bajcetic now faces a big decision at a key point in his career, at just 21. A permanent sale would hand Liverpool a fee they might otherwise lose for nothing next summer. A loan, on the other hand, would need a new contract first, given the risk of losing him on a free transfer.
For Liverpool, priorities this window lie elsewhere, with Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye of PSG both linked as new attackers. Any deal for either forward, though, depends on Paris Saint-Germain lowering their asking price. With that in mind, freeing up space and funds in a crowded midfield makes financial sense too.
Regular football remains the priority for a player who has shown real quality when fit. A return to Spain, where he grew up, could offer exactly that kind of fresh start. Whatever the final “formula” ends up being, this transfer story looks set to move fast before deadline day.
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