Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has revealed that he is open to signing a new contract to extend his stay with the Premier League champions.
Robertson has been a long-time fixture in the Liverpool backline, having made 340 competitive appearances since he arrived from Hull City in the summer of 2017.
The full-back has continued to play regularly in Arne Slot‘s first season in charge, starting 27 of his 31 top-flight appearances to help the Reds claim the Premier League trophy.
However, Robertson has seen some of his performances come under scrutiny this term, raising speculation about whether the Reds could look to sign his potential successor in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who is expected to make a decision over his future at the end of the season.
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Robertson sets out Liverpool contract stance
While there appears to be some uncertainty surrounding his future, Robertson believes he can still play a crucial role for Liverpool going forward, expressing his interest in following Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk by signing a new contract, with his current deal set to expire in 2026.
Speaking to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher for Football For Change, Robertson said: “I have only got a year left, so I hope all you guys (the fans) can help me with making the same noise around a new contract as you did with Mo [Salah] and Virgil’s!
“No look, I’ve had eight wonderful years so far, and I have a year left. I am not as young as I once was, but I love this club and I have had some great memories here, so let’s see what the future holds.
“I still believe I can still produce good performances and some really good performances and I think I have done that this season.
“So I still think I can produce at the top level, and if I can do that, then that is where I belong and hopefully I can stay here for many years to come.”
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Can Robertson still play an important role for Liverpool?
Robertson has proved himself as one of the top Premier League left-backs during his time at Anfield, helping the club win two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, an FA Cup, a Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup and a FIFA Club World Cup.
However, there have been signs this season that he is on the decline, and with the full-back now at the age of 31, Liverpool may feel that he may struggle to rediscover the form he showed during the peak years of his career.
Kerkez seems like a viable successor for the Scotland international, having developed a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most promising full-backs during his time at Bournemouth.
The Hungarian would surely want guarantees of regular first-team football, meaning Robertson likely have to decide whether he would be willing to accept an unfamiliar squad role, or seek a move elsewhere where he could be a starter.
