Layton Stewart Pens Touching Farewell to Liverpool After 16 Years

Layton Stewart has penned a touching farewell to Liverpool after spending 16 years at the club. The 20-year-old forward has signed a permanent deal with Preston North End and is ready to take the next step in his career.

Growing Up at Liverpool

Only for the first four years of his life was he not on Liverpool’s books, but now it is time to say goodbye and Layton Stewart has penned a touching farewell to the club that made his dream come true. While officially at the club since the age of seven, Stewart’s pre-academy years mean he has, in fact, been at the club since the age of five.

Liverpool have seen him grow up and develop into the player he is, throughout his rise up the age groups and to the first team, a dream for any childhood Red. There have been hardships too with two serious knee injuries but his next chapter takes him to Preston North End on a permanent deal, a move that he feels is the right time for him to make.

Farewell Message

With the chapter now closed on his time at the club, Stewart took the time to thank everyone who has helped him along the way in a brilliant farewell message on social media.

“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,” he wrote.

“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.”

Stewart thanked everyone from the coaching team and medical staff to the kitchen staff and fans who have supported him during his time. He also thanked his teammates, saying it had been a pleasure and he had made friends and memories for life.

“I want to wish you all the best of luck for the future & I’m sure our paths will cross again on the pitch! Thank you, Reds.”

Well Wishes

Stewart’s post was immediately flooded with well wishes, with the likes of Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajcetic, Tyler Morton, Kaide Gordon, Conor Bradley, Ben Doak and Bobby Clark all sending messages of their own.

Making His Debut

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.

Layton Stewart has been part of Liverpool since he was five years old and has had a remarkable journey with them. From signing with them at such a young age with a dream of playing for their first team to making his debut at Anfield, it has been an incredible experience for him.

He has faced some hardships along the way but with his move to Preston North End he is ready to take the next step in his career. Stewart took to social media to thank everyone who has helped him along his journey and wished his teammates all the best for their future.

It is always sad to see someone leave a club they have been part of for so long but Stewart can look back on his time with Liverpool with fond memories and look forward to what lies ahead.