Liverpool confirm exit of Salah, Robertson, Konate and nine others
Liverpool FC officially confirmed that 12 players will leave the club this summer, including star forwards Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, and defender Ibrahima Konate. Robertson has already joined Tottenham Hotspur, Konate signed with Real Madrid, and Salah departs on a free transfer. The exits save the club £710,000 per week in wages. New head coach Andoni Iraola is reshaping the squad and has signed winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million. Academy prospects also depart, while eight young players were offered new contracts. The departures mark a major squad overhaul at Anfield.
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12 players leave Liverpool in summer exodus, £34.5m deal completed and £710k cut from wage bill
Liverpool FC has confirmed the departure of 12 players as of July 1, 2026, including high-profile stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate, whose contracts expired. The exits collectively shave £710,000 per week from the club's wage bill. Robertson is set to join Tottenham Hotspur, Konate has signed with Real Madrid, and Salah's next destination remains uncertain. The club has also begun its summer recruitment by signing Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million over a six-year contract. Several academy graduates and defender Rhys Williams have also departed. Manager Andoni Iraola is actively reshaping the squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Mirror - Football12 Players Quit Liverpool as Andoni Iraola's Reign Begins, Two More May Follow
Liverpool have confirmed 12 player exits this summer, including star forward Mohamed Salah and defender Ibrahima Konate. Club legend Andy Robertson has already joined Tottenham on a free transfer. The departures also include several academy talents such as Kareem Ahmed, Emmanuel Airoboma, James Balagizi, and Oakley Cannonier. New manager Andoni Iraola, who replaced the dismissed Arne Slot, may offload two more players as he implements his vision. Midfielder Curtis Jones is reportedly considering a departure, with Inter Milan showing interest but falling short of Liverpool's £35m valuation. Federico Chiesa has also indicated he will leave if Iraola does not guarantee regular first-team football. The article notes that Liverpool expressed gratitude to all departing players.
Mirror - FootballLiverpool officially confirm Mohamed Salah and 11 other players will leave club
Liverpool have confirmed that 12 players will leave the club, including first-team stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate. Robertson has already been confirmed as a Tottenham Hotspur player, while Salah and Konate depart on free transfers. The departures also include defender Rhys Williams after 15 years at the club and several academy prospects. New head coach Andoni Iraola has stated he will give young players opportunities during pre-season. The article notes that Salah and Robertson received emotional send-offs during the final day draw with Brentford, and Konate failed to reach a contract agreement with the club hierarchy.
Mirror - Transfer NewsLiverpool officially confirm Mohamed Salah and 11 other players will leave club
Liverpool FC has officially confirmed that 12 players will leave the club this summer, including first-team stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate. The departures were announced following an emotional final day draw with Brentford, where Salah and Robertson received guards of honour after being substituted. Defender Rhys Williams also departs after 15 years at the club, having played a key role during the 2020-21 injury crisis. Several academy prospects, including James Balagizi and Oakley Cannonier (famous for his role in the 2019 Champions League comeback against Barcelona), are also leaving. Meanwhile, Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O'Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman, Matthew Wright, Prince Cisse, and Keyrol Figueroa have been offered new contracts. The article notes that Konate's departure followed a failure to reach an agreement with the club hierarchy.
Mirror - Transfer NewsLiverpool confirm Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and 10 others will leave club
Liverpool have officially confirmed that 12 players will leave the club this summer, including star forwards Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, as well as defender Ibrahima Konate. Robertson has already been announced as a Tottenham Hotspur player. Konate departs on a free transfer after failing to agree a contract extension. Several academy prospects including James Balagizi and Oakley Cannonier also leave, while eight other young players have been offered new contracts. New head coach Andoni Iraola has stated he will give opportunities to young players during pre-season. The departures mark the end of an era for Liverpool, with Salah and Robertson receiving emotional send-offs on the final day of the season.
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