Liverpool’s Retained List: Who’s Staying and Who’s Leaving?
Liverpool have confirmed their retained list for the 2021/22 season, with 11 players leaving the club and four being offered new contracts.
Departures
The Reds have confirmed that seven academy players have been released, with Liam Hughes, Charlie Hayes-Green, Oscar Kelly, Fidel O’Rourke, Oludare Olufunwa, Iwan Roberts and Jack Bearne all departing.
Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also seen out their contracts, leaving noticeable gaps in Jurgen Klopp‘s first-team squad.
Contract Offers
The club have offered four players a new contract, with the most notable being Adrian, who recently confirmed he was “really close” to reaching an agreement.
Paul Glatzel, Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman also have offers to consider.
For Glatzel, it is a deal that will enable him to continue his rehabilitation as his torrid injury run continues – but hopefully, the 22-year-old can soon return to fitness and find game time on loan or with the academy.
Conclusion
Liverpool have made some tough decisions this summer, but they have also shown their commitment to youth by offering four players a new contract.
The Reds will be hoping that Paul Glatzel can soon return to fitness and find game time on loan or with the academy, while Adrian looks set to extend his stay at the club for another five seasons.
Only time will tell if these decisions will pay off for Liverpool, but it is clear that the club are committed to building a successful future.