Layton Stewart Pens Touching Farewell Message to Liverpool After 16 Years at the Club
Layton Stewart has been a part of Liverpool Football Club since the age of five, and after 16 years, he has penned a touching farewell message to the club that made his dream come true. After making his senior debut in November, Stewart has now moved on to Preston North End on a permanent deal.
The 20-year-old forward took to social media to thank everyone who has helped him along the way in his journey at Liverpool. He expressed his gratitude for the coaching team, medical team, kitchen staff, and fans who have supported him throughout his time at the club. He also thanked his teammates for the memories and friendships he has made during his time with the Reds.
Layton Stewart’s Liverpool Career
Stewart officially joined Liverpool’s academy at the age of seven, but he had been with the club since the age of five. He rose up the age groups and eventually made it to the first team, a dream for any childhood Red. Unfortunately, he suffered two serious knee injuries during his time at the club, but he was still able to make his senior debut in the Carabao Cup against Derby in November.
Farewell Message to Liverpool
In his farewell message, Stewart said: “To Liverpool, where do I start… today is the day I say goodbye to the club that I’ve been at for the last 16 years of my life, this club has been all that I’ve known – but now I think it’s time for me to take the next step in my career. What a journey it has been, from signing for Liverpool at the age of 5, with a dream of playing for the first team, to then getting the chance to make my debut at Anfield! With everything else along the way – I will hold these memories & feelings close for the rest of my career.”
He went on to thank everyone involved with the club, from the coaching team and medical team to the kitchen staff and fans who have supported him throughout his time at Liverpool. He also thanked his teammates for the memories and friendships he has made during his time with the Reds.
Well Wishes From Teammates
Stewart’s post was immediately flooded with well wishes from his teammates, including Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajcetic, Tyler Morton, Kaide Gordon, Conor Bradley, Ben Doak and Bobby Clark.
Conclusion
Layton Stewart has been a part of Liverpool Football Club since the age of five and after 16 years, he has penned a touching farewell message to the club that made his dream come true. He expressed his gratitude for everyone involved with the club and thanked his teammates for the memories and friendships he has made during his time with the Reds. Stewart made one senior appearance for the Reds, in the Carabao Cup against Derby in November, and featured prominently for the U18s and U21s in recent years.