Liverpool have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Adrian after the 37-year-old refused to sign a new contract with the club. Adrian spent five dedicated years at Anfield, making 26 competitive first-team appearances and winning several trophies, including the Premier League in 2020, two League Cups, the FA Cup, the European Super Cup, and the Club World Cup.
In a heartfelt statement, Liverpool acknowledged Adrian’s valuable contributions to their successes and wished him the best in his future endeavors. Adrian himself posted an emotional video on X, thanking the club and its supporters for their shared success over the past five years.
It’s believed Adrian was offered a new contract to return to Anfield but chose to test the waters of free agency instead. With Alisson Becker as the team’s No. 1 choice and Caoimhin Kelleher as the primary backup last season, the aging keeper fell out of favor.
Rumors are swirling about a nostalgic return to Real Betis, where Adrian’s journey began. As Liverpool manager Arne Slot looks to promote young goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros as Alisson’s deputy in the first-team squad, Adrian’s departure marks the end of an era at Anfield.
Adrian departs Liverpool this summer having made a valuable contribution to the club’s successes across his five years at Anfield.
A popular figure among teammates and staff alike, Adrian leaves the Reds with the best wishes of everybody at the club.
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