Andy Robertson to Leave Liverpool After Nine Years

Liverpool FC confirmed on April 9, 2026, that defender Andy Robertson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The 32-year-old Scotland captain will depart Anfield upon the expiration of his contract this summer, ending a tenure that spanned nine years.

Robertson joined the Reds from Hull City in 2017 and established himself as a key component of the club’s defensive unit. Over the course of his career at the club, he made 373 appearances, contributing to a period of significant success for the Premier League side.

A Decorated Career at Anfield

During his nine campaigns with Liverpool, Robertson secured a wide array of domestic and international honors. His trophy cabinet includes two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.

In addition to those major honors, the left-back won the FA Cup, two League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Community Shield.

Liverpool described Robertson as a genuine Liverpool legend who played a fundamental role in the successes the club achieved in recent years.

Squad Changes and Recent Form

The announcement comes after a season where Robertson’s role in the first team diminished. He lost his regular starting position following the arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

Due to this shift in the roster, Robertson was limited to just 15 starts during the 2025-26 season.

There were earlier indications that a departure might happen before the end of the campaign. Reports indicated that Liverpool entered talks with Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026 after Robertson expressed interest in a move.

However, Robertson ultimately decided to remain at Anfield for the duration of the season to support the squad amid a series of defensive injuries.

The potential January transfer to Tottenham was also complicated by squad depth issues. The deal was contingent on Liverpool finding a replacement, while left-back Kostas Tsimikas was on a season-long loan at Roma, and recalling him would have required an agreement from the Serie A club.

Player Reflections

Speaking via the club’s official website, Robertson reflected on the emotional weight of leaving the club and the impact the experience had on his personal life.

It’s never easy leaving a club like Liverpool, it has been a huge part of mine and my family’s life for the last nine years. But for me, players move on, other people move on – the thing that stays the same is the club and obviously the fans.

Andy Robertson

Robertson stated that he felt the time was right to seek a new chapter in his career.

Now is the time for me to move on and go wherever my next move is and wherever my career takes me. I’ll always look back on amazing memories at this football club. I’ve put my heart and soul into the club for nine years and I’ve not got many regrets.

Andy Robertson

An Era of Departures

Robertson’s exit is part of a larger transition for the Reds. In March 2026, Mohamed Salah also announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, also concluding a nine-year stay at Anfield.

Despite the confirmation of his departure, Robertson remains focused on the final stretch of the current campaign. He has indicated that his primary goal is to help Liverpool finish the 2025-26 season as successfully as possible before his contract expires.