A remarkable Liverpool player appears likely to make a U-turn and remain following the events at Anfield on Sunday.
But with Arne Slot due to come in, a new era beckons. Slot will do well to match Klopp’s time with the Reds, but he takes over a Liverpool squad which looks well equipped to challenge next season.
It will do so without both Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara though, with both players given guards of honour at Anfield on Sunday. Both will leave upon the expiration of their contracts.
Eagle-eyed supporters may have noticed that a third Liverpool player’s deal is also due to end this summer, though. His lack of recognition from the club is perhaps a clue that he isn’t leaving after all.
This farewell at Anfield on Sunday might have gotten lost in the shuffle of farewells. Liverpool fans also sent a heartfelt farewell to many of the manager’s coaching staff in addition to Klopp, Matip, and Thiago. However, amidst everything, some could have anticipated that Adrian, the backup goalie, would receive a personal farewell. In actuality, the 37-year-old’s contract expires this summer, and he has intimated recently that he is prepared to return to Spain. But if that had been a given, Adrian most likely would have gotten the opportunity to bid the Liverpool supporters farewell on Sunday. The goalie may not be as important to the club as he once was, but he has still had some significant moments.