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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta granted Roberto Firmino wish as Liverpool prepare for emotional move

Another member of the iconic Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will applaud the Kop for the final time as the Brazilian leaves at the end of the season.

Anfield will bid farewell to flamboyant Firmino on Saturday against Aston Villa as his eight-year stay on Merseyside draws to an end.

The 31-year-old arrived from Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim as a 23-year-old for £22m. Since then he has gone on to play over 360 times for Liverpool and has become the most utilised player under the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp.

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