Liverpool has officially announced that Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be leaving the club when their contracts expire this summer. All four players will become free agents on June 30.
Liverpool expressed gratitude for their contributions to the team's success, including winning the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, and securing the league title for the first time in 30 years with 99 points in the 2019-20 season.
Last season, Liverpool also added the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup to their collection.
A special tribute will be paid to the departing quartet during Liverpool's final home game against Aston Villa, with further acknowledgments planned across the club's digital platforms.
According to sources, Firmino had decided not to renew his contract, despite Jurgen Klopp's desire to extend his deal.
The Brazilian forward is reportedly seeking a new challenge after joining Liverpool from Hoffenheim in 2015.
The departures of Keita, Milner, and Oxlade-Chamberlain were widely anticipated due to their performances and injury concerns.
Keita, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2018, has struggled with fitness issues during his time at the club, making 129 appearances in five seasons.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, signed from Arsenal in 2017, has also been hampered by injuries.
Milner, who has been with Liverpool throughout Klopp's tenure, has been highly valued by the manager.
Klopp recently praised Milner's influence, stating that nothing positive would have happened without him.
Despite a disappointing season, Liverpool still has a slim chance of qualifying for the Champions League, sitting fifth in the table, one point behind Manchester United and Newcastle United, although they have played one more game.
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