A former Liverpool star has said his farewell to the supporters on social media, following a late transfer exit in the summer window, ending his spell with the club.
Stefan Bajčetić of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre
Stefan Bajcetic left Liverpool late in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
Stefan Bajcetic has sent a lengthy, heartfelt message to Liverpool fans following his recent exit from the club, ending a five-year stay on Merseyside.
The midfielder joined the Reds from Celta Vigo back in 2021, viewed as a promising option to join the ranks of the youth team, with plenty of hope that he could fulfill his potential. It didn't take long for him to do that, as 2022 saw Bajcetic handed his debut for the senior side, as he went on to make 19 appearances for Jurgen Klopp, where he showed all of the traits that suggested he could be an important player for the future.
The 2023/24 season offered fewer opportunities, as a calf injury left the Spaniard sidelined for a while, which would go on to foreshadow the concerns he has since battled against.
Loan spells with RB Salzburg and Las Palmas followed, but a hamstring injury with the latter required surgery, and saw him out of action for over a year.
This summer has been the first time in a while that Bajcetic has been able to get himself back up and running, but with one year left on his contract, an exit always appeared to be on the cards.
A return to Celta Vigo followed late in the window, with the Segunda Division side paying around $1.75 million to secure his return to his boyhood club.
It's been a few days since that move, with time taken to reflect on it, and a heartfelt post from Bajcetic has followed, where he said on Instagram: "Dear Liverpool fans. I never planned to write a goodbye message, because I was where I always wanted to be.
Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool during a training session at Endeavor Health Performance Center on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
Stefan Bajcetic has left Liverpool(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)
"The love you have gave me throughout the 5 years I spent in Liverpool has been incredible, it’s easy to show love when things go in the right direction, but as you know it hasn’t always been the case with me, and you have been there for me at all times.
"I fought all the injuries and adversities with the motivation of paying back the love and trust you showed me over this period, but unfortunately I couldn’t.
"In life sometimes you need a change and thinking of myself and my family I think it’s time, the memories I’ve had with this club will stay with me forever and I’m glad I will be able to tell my kids I played in the best club in England.
"We will never know what could have been but my period here has helped me mature and grow as a person and as a player, from what I was when I arrived at 16 to now it’s a completely different person, I lived with a scouse family that showed me how special this city and people are, and I can proudly say I will always have a little bit of that in me. So thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart, me and my family will always be reds.
"To all my teammates, from the ones I had in the u16, u18, u21 to the first team, everyone has helped me so much over the years and I keep friends for life. Playing with you guys has been such a privilege and a constant learning experience. Thank you for always helping me.
"To the staff and managers I had over the years, each one of you help me develop so much. This club is a massive family and it wouldn’t be with all the people that work for it, from chefs, kitchen staff, player care, groundskeepers, media, kit man, and all the hundred departments this club has, everyone makes out life so much easier and keeps this club as big as it is. I will miss you so much.
"Physios, doctors, medical department, what can I say, unfortunately we got to spend so much time together, we lived so many ups and downs, and you have always gave your best for me, I will always be grateful. This club will stay in my heart forever. Once a red, forever a red."
It's a truly heartfelt statement that shows exactly what the club provided for Bajcetic, and just how much he felt that support during what has been a difficult few years.
His Liverpool spell ends with 22 appearances for the first team and one goal, and at just 21 years old, there is certainly hope that he can build himself back to the level that saw him breakthrough.