Andy Robertson will play his final game for Liverpool on June 21 against Brentford before leaving the club on a free transfer after nine years of service [1, 2]. The 32-year-old joined Liverpool in the summer of 2017 from Hull City for £8 million and quickly established himself as the first-choice left-back [3, 1, 2].
Robertson’s battle for a starting spot began early, culminating in an October 2017 conversation with manager Jürgen Klopp where he asked, "What do I need to do to get into your team?" He recalled: "If I fail, I fail" [2]. His relentless energy, tenacity, and team-oriented style made him a fan favorite dubbed "The People's Champion" and earned respect across football, with José Mourinho saying, "I am tired just from looking at Robertson. Absolutely incredible" [3, 1, 2].
Over nearly 400 appearances, Robertson scored 14 goals and provided 69 assists, helping Liverpool secure nine major trophies. These included two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup [2]. Memorable moments include his last-minute equalizer at Villa Park in 2019, which helped set up a later win against Manchester City [3].
Robertson is also set to become Scotland’s most capped player soon, reflecting his importance beyond club football [3]. He acknowledged the sadness of leaving Liverpool, saying, "Everyone’s gutted when you leave Liverpool," but joked about sharing the spotlight with new teammates, saying he is "glad that one of our Egyptian friends might take a bit more of the limelight" [1].
Robertson’s final match against Brentford will close a significant chapter for both him and Liverpool after nearly a decade of top-level performances and team successes [1, 2].
