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Reds to Part Ways with Matip and Thiago
Liverpool FC is bracing for a significant transformation with the departure of manager Jurgen Klopp after nearly a decade at the helm. As the club prepares for the arrival of Arne Slot from Feyenoord to take the reins, a list of ten players, including Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara, are set to leave Anfield this summer.
Champions League Heroes Set for Exit
Both Matip and Thiago will be leaving Liverpool with an impressive haul of silverware, having won both the Champions League and the Premier League during their tenure. Matip, a free signing from Schalke in 2016, has made over 200 appearances and established himself as a fan favourite. Thiago, who arrived from Bayern Munich for £20 million in 2020, has had a stint marred by injuries, limiting his impact at the club.
Thiago’s Struggles and Potential Moves
The Spanish international’s time at Liverpool has been challenging, with injuries restricting him to a mere five-minute appearance last season. Rumours swirl around Thiago’s next destination, with potential interest from Saudi Arabia and a previous connection to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
A New Generation Departs
Joining Matip and Thiago in their Anfield departure are Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington, all of whom are set to seek new pastures as Liverpool reshapes its squad.
Slot Faces Challenge to Retain Salah
The incoming manager, Arne Slot, will not only inherit a changing squad but also faces the immediate challenge of securing the future of Liverpool’s talisman, Mo Salah, who is entering the final year of his contract.
Watkins Eyed as Potential Nunez Successor
Amidst the transition, Liverpool are reportedly considering Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez, suggesting an active transfer window ahead for the Merseyside club.
