It’s official. James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all be leaving Liverpool, along with Roberto Firimno, at the end of their contracts this summer. In truth, the quartet’s departure is understandable.
In March, Firmino confirmed he would not be extending his contract with the Reds, with the 31-year-old seeing Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo all usurp him in Jurgen Klopp’s pecking order in recent years.
The forward still has 11 goals and five assists for Liverpool from 33 appearances this season, with only Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez outscoring him, but has again been troubled by injury. While Klopp would have liked to keep hold of Firmino, no-one will begrudge the Brazilian the opportunity of a fresh start where he can be first-choice elsewhere.
