Roberto Firmino has admitted it leaves him 'emotional' when thinking about leaving Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract in the summer.
The Brazilian personally informed Jurgen Klopp he will not be signing the new deal on the table as he looks for a new challenge in his career.
Firmino came on off the bench at Anfield on Sunday afternoon to score a late equaliser against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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The 31-year-old has been at Liverpool since completing a move from Hoffenheim in 2015 and has been a key figure in the winning side Klopp created.
For the first time, the striker spoke about leaving the club he loves as he told ESPN Brasil after the 2-2 draw: “I won’t say much, because otherwise I’ll get emotional.
“Because it’s a beautiful legacy with a beautiful history, at such a big club. I’m very happy and grateful to God for everything we have built here. But it’s a new situation for me, I’ve never been through it.
“I’ve been praying a lot for God to keep me and help me in this process. I’m working hard, always ready to help the team, and we’re together until the end. I want to finish well here with my team-mates.”
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