Liverpool announces Robertson's departure this summer at age 32, 9-year career yields 9 titles, four top clubs interested in free signing

Every summer is a period of farewells for stars and legends. This year, as it is a World Cup year, perhaps there are particularly many players bidding goodbye, among them Liverpool left-back Robertson.

According to official news from Liverpool, the 32-year-old Scottish left-back Robertson will depart this summer after his contract ends at the conclusion of this season, ending his nine-year tenure with the Reds.

Robertson joined Liverpool from Hull City in the summer transfer window of 2017 for a transfer fee of €9 million and has remained with the club until now.Across all competitions, he played 373 matches, contributing 13 goals and 69 assists, and helped the team secure 9 titles (1 Champions League, 2 Premier League titles, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, 1 Community Shield, 1 UEFA Super Cup)..

Robertson is currently 32 years old, stands 1.78 meters tall, is a left-footed player, primarily plays as a left-back but can also operate as a left midfielder, and is the captain of Scotland. His contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June this year, and his market value according to Transfermarkt is €10 million. This season at Liverpool, Robertson has become a substitute, appearing in 31 matches across all competitions with 15 starts, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists, including only 6 starts in the Premier League.

According to British media The Times, four major European clubs are closely monitoring Robertson: Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, La Liga's Atlético Madrid, Serie A clubs Juventus and Napoli. These four elite teams from top leagues are interested in signing Robertson on a free transfer this summer window.