Robertson may say goodbye to Liverpool and join Atletico Madrid?
Recent news has suggested that Liverpool’s left back Andy Robertson could leave the team this summer and move to Spanish side Atletico Madrid.The news was revealed by well-known journalist Romano.Liverpool is said to be not asking much for his transfer fee, just £8 million.Interestingly, when he joined Liverpool back in the day, it cost him almost that much.
Robertson came to Liverpool from Hull City in 2017.A lot of people weren’t familiar with him back then, but to their surprise, he quickly became an important part of the team.When he first arrived, he won over the fans with his energetic and scrappy performances.In the following years, he became a key part of Liverpool’s attacking system, forming a “two-winged” combination with right-back Arnold.
In the 2018-19 season, Robertson played 48 games, delivered 13 assists, and helped the team win the Champions League.The following season was even more impressive, as he made 50 appearances, scored 3 goals and had 12 assists, contributing to Liverpool’s Premier League title.
By the end of last season, he had played 342 games for Liverpool, contributing 11 goals and 67 assists, and had won a number of important trophies with the team, including the Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup and other important trophies, so it can be said that the club level of the Grand Slam.However, as he has gotten older (he is 31), his performance on the field has started to decline.In the just past 2024-25 season, he played 45 games but only dished out 2 assists, his worst statistic since joining Liverpool.
Faced with such a situation, Liverpool is also preparing in advance.They have their eye on Hungarian international Kolkerz from Bournemouth and have already made a formal offer and it’s basically a done deal.If the youngster comes on board, then he could well become the team’s new starting left-back.
However, although Robertson’s form is not as good as it used to be, his spirit of never giving up and his influence in the dressing room are still something that Liverpool value very much.Therefore, the team actually wants him to stay on, even if it’s just as a substitute or a rotational player.
But Robertson himself obviously does not want to sit on the bench.He still wanted to play regularly.In this case, he began to consider leaving the team.At this time, La Liga giants Atletico Madrid extended the olive branch to him.Previously Atletico originally intended to bring in AC Milan’s Hernandez, but later gave up.That’s when the experienced Robertson became their new target.
It was reported that Atletico were willing to give Robertson enough game opportunities, which made the Scot feel attractive.After all, for a professional player, being able to play is the most important thing.
As for Liverpool, they also understand and respect Robertson’s choice.They will not stop him from leaving the team, but will release him at a reasonable price – that is, 8 million pounds, which is the same as the transfer fee when they bought him.It’s a case of “what you pay when you come, you pay when you go”.
Looking back on Robertson’s 8-year career with the Reds, he has left a lot of wonderful moments and brought countless honors to the team.Now if he really wants to leave, it is also a happy ending.
Anyway, no matter which team he eventually goes to, fans will remember this left back who once fought as hard as he could for Liverpool.
