Liverpool’s Oludare Olufunwa Leaves Anfield With Gratitude

Liverpool added young centre-back Oludare Olufunwa to their ranks last summer after a successful trial, and while he has now found a new club, that doesn’t mean he is short of gratitude.

Olufunwa spent just short of a year at Liverpool after joining from Southampton last summer following a successful trial with the under-21s during pre-season. The 22-year-old centre-back, who is also comfortable at right-back, was released by his boyhood club in 2022 and given a chance in the Reds’ academy set up.

He was not seen as a signing for the first team, instead a player who could play a useful role in the academy following permanent and loan moves for others in the position. Olufunwa scored and played upwards of 10 games for the U21s last season and was released by Liverpool at the start of the summer, though he has now found a new home with St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

Despite the short stint at Liverpool, Olufunwa was appreciative of the “all the help” he received from everyone at the club and left with “some great memories.” In a message on Twitter following St Johnstone’s announcement, he said: “I want to thank the Liverpool family for all the help they’ve given me since I joined the club. It was a pleasure to work with such amazing staff and players everyday and create some great memories. Lastly, thank you to all the fans for supporting me on my journey. YNWA!”

Short deals like this are not unusual for the academy, with Liverpool previously having injected an experienced option in their youth squads, much like Isaac Christie-Davies and Joe Hardy. Olufunwa now joins fellow ex-Red Tony Gallacher at St Johnstone, the defender left in 2022 after four years at Anfield.

The youngster was given a chance to prove himself at Liverpool and while it didn’t work out, he has left with fond memories and appreciation for the club that gave him an opportunity. Olufunwa is an example of how Liverpool’s academy system is working to give young players a chance to make it at the highest level.

The Reds have been known to give young players a chance to prove themselves and Olufunwa is no exception. He was given an opportunity to show what he can do and while it didn’t work out, he has left with fond memories and appreciation for the club that gave him an opportunity.

The 22-year-old centre-back is now looking forward to his new challenge with St Johnstone in Scotland, but he will always remember his time at Anfield fondly. He has thanked everyone at Liverpool for their help and support during his time there and wished them all the best for the future.

Olufunwa is an example of how Liverpool’s academy system is working to give young players a chance to make it at the highest level. The Reds have been known to give young players a chance to prove themselves and Olufunwa is no exception. He was given an opportunity to show what he can do and while it didn’t work out, he has left with fond memories and appreciation for the club that gave him an opportunity.

Liverpool’s academy system is one of the best in Europe and they have been producing top talent for years. Olufunwa is just one of many young players who have been given a chance to prove themselves at Anfield and it is clear that they are doing something right.

The Reds have been known to give young players a chance to prove themselves and Olufunwa is no exception. He was given an opportunity to show what he can do and while it didn’t work out, he has left with fond memories and appreciation for the club that gave him an opportunity.

The 22-year-old centre-back is now looking forward to his new challenge with St Johnstone in Scotland, but he will always remember his time at Anfield fondly. He has thanked everyone at Liverpool for their help and support during his time there and wished them all the best for the future.

Olufunwa’s story is one of many examples of how Liverpool’s academy system is working to give young players a chance to make it at the highest level. The Reds have been known to give young players a chance to prove themselves and Olufunwa is no exception. He was given an opportunity to show what he can do and while it didn’t work out, he has left with fond memories and appreciation for the club that