Goodbye Liverpool: Roberto Firmino Signs Three-Year Deal With Saudi Pro League Side Al Ahli
Roberto Firmino has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli after his Liverpool contract expired at the end of last season. The 31-year-old Brazil international signs a three-year deal in Saudi Arabia, as he joins the same team Edouard Mendy moved to from Chelsea earlier in the summer.
Firmino spent eight seasons at Liverpool and became an icon at the club, playing 362 games and scoring 111 goals in all competitions. He was an important part of the team that won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup under Jurgen Klopp, although he dropped down the pecking order towards the end of his time at Anfield.
Despite having to settle for a place on the bench for much of the last season, Firmino still made 35 appearances for the Reds and scored 13 goals, before bidding an emotional farewell to the Anfield faithful. With 55 caps for Brazil to his name and still only 31, Firmino is the latest huge signing for the Saudi Pro League this summer, following the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marcelo Brozovic and Ruben Neves.
Farewell Message From Roberto Firmino
On leaving Liverpool, Firmino posted on Instagram: ‘My last match in Anfield was incredible! And my whole time in Liverpool has been nothing but wonderful. I will never forget the roar of the Kop and the passion from all of you. The family and myself will forever carry this great club in our hearts.
We are so grateful for everything we were allowed to experience with you in these 8 years – the wins, the losses, the titles, the heartbreaks – this all helped me to become the man I am today. I can truly say that Liverpool has become a part of my family. Thank you all! #YNWA
‘Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (Psalms 23:6).’
The Impact Of Roberto Firmino’s Departure On Liverpool
Firmino’s departure from Liverpool leaves a huge void in Klopp’s team. The Brazilian was an integral part of their success over the past eight years and his ability to link up play between midfield and attack was a key factor in their success. His departure leaves a huge hole in Liverpool’s attack and it will be interesting to see how Klopp looks to replace him.
The Reds have already signed Diogo Jota from Wolves and it remains to be seen if they will look to bring in another forward before the transfer window closes. Whoever comes in will have big shoes to fill as Firmino leaves behind a legacy of success at Anfield.
Conclusion
Roberto Firmino has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli after his Liverpool contract expired at the end of last season. The 31-year-old Brazil international signs a three-year deal in Saudi Arabia, as he joins the same team Edouard Mendy moved to from Chelsea earlier in the summer.
Firmino spent eight seasons at Liverpool and became an icon at the club, playing 362 games and scoring 111 goals in all competitions. He was an important part of the team that won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup under Jurgen Klopp, although he dropped down the pecking order towards the end of his time at Anfield.
Despite having to settle for a place on the bench for much of the last season, Firmino still made 35 appearances for the Reds and scored 13 goals, before bidding an emotional farewell to the Anfield faithful. With 55 caps for Brazil to his name and still only 31, Firmino is the latest huge signing for the Saudi Pro League this summer, following the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marcelo Brozovic and Ruben Neves.
Firmino’s departure from Liverpool leaves a huge void in Klopp’s team and it remains to be seen how they will look to replace him. Whoever comes in will have big shoes to fill as Firmino leaves behind a legacy of success at Anfield.