There was no shortage of former Liverpool players making moves this summer, or even finding themselves without a club for 2026/27.
While players may move on from Anfield whether it be at the start or end of their career, there is always interest in what happens to them next.
This summer is no different, and here we look at players – young and not-so-young – that have moved clubs, hung up the boots or are now free agents.
31 former Liverpool players who moved clubs this summer
It was a busy summer of transfers for ex-Reds, whether it be a loan deal turned permanent or a new club or country entirely.
Jordan Henderson made another Premier League move by swapping Brentford for Chelsea, while Darwin Nunez found a new temporary home in Saudi Arabia, and Fabinho reunited with Mo Salah.
A host of former academy players, some of whom you may remember more clearly than others, also secured moves:
• Jordan Henderson – Chelsea
• Alberto Moreno – RCD Mallorca
• Arthur – Santos FC
• Darwin Nunez – Al-Diriyah (loan)
• Fabinho – Trabzonspor
• Ben Davies – Bolton
• Kamil Grabara – Juventus (loan)
• Marko Grujic – Levski Sofia
• Taiwo Awoniyi – Coventry
• Bobby Clark – Derby
• Harry Wilson – Leeds
CHICAGO, USA - Sunday, August 2, 2026: Leeds United's Harry Wilson during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field. Leeds won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
CHICAGO, USA - Sunday, August 2, 2026: Leeds United's Harry Wilson during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field. Leeds won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Ki-Jana Hoever – Sparta Prague
• Sheyi Ojo – FC Aktobe
• Billy Koumetio – Charlton
• Peter Gulacsi – Villarreal
• Liam Millar – Birmingham City (loan)
• Rafa Camacho – UD Santarem
• Yasser Larouci – Le Mans
• Shamal George – Bromley
• Adam Lewis – Fylde
• Jake Cain – Morecambe
• Adam Phillips – Bradford
• Luke Hewitson – Chester
• Max Woltman – Buxton
• Tom Ince – Tranmere
• Tom Hill – Oldham
• Bobby Adekanye – Lion City Sailors
• George Johnston – Luton
• Conor Masterson – Reading
• Elijah Gift – Eibar (loan)
• Jack Bearne – Stratford Town
Ex-Liverpool players who retired this summer
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 20, 2023: Liverpool's James Milner applauds the supporters after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 20, 2023: Liverpool's James Milner applauds the supporters after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
The quartet, all of whom won at least one trophy with the club, announced their retirements over the summer:
• James Milner (Last club: Brighton)
• Simon Mignolet (Club Brugge)
• Divock Origi (AC Milan)
• Adrian (Real Betis)
Former Liverpool players who are still free agents
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's substitutes Alberto Moreno, Dejan Lovren and Lazar Markovic during the Premier League match against Stoke City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 29, 2014: Liverpool's substitutes Alberto Moreno, Dejan Lovren and Lazar Markovic during the Premier League match against Stoke City at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
The following names were released by their previous club and, at the time of writing, remain free agents – including two Champions League winners:
• Gini Wijnaldum
• Dejan Lovren
• Lazar Markovic
• Raheem Sterling
• Nathaniel Clyne
• Jordon Ibe
• Danny Ings
• Fabio Borini
• Conor Coady
• Ovie Ejaria
• Sam Hart
• Juanma
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