Topic: Roberto Firmino

[El Lobo]

He doesnt strike as someone who would leave over wages so I suspect its more his choice, or at least a mutual decision, rather than us 'not caving in to his demands'.

Absolute legend, maybe the most unique player we've ever had

[RedBec1993]

Feel quite sad about the news to be honest. He’s a legend here and without him it wouldn’t have been possible winning what we have.

Felt the same way about Mane, adore Bobby.

[Chakan]

End of an era really.

[stewy17]

Probably wants to get himself a nice move to Spain or maybe closer to home. The man is built for the sunshine and has spent the last decade or so out of it.

Good luck to him, what a player. Mad fella, mad teeth.

I always thought we'd sell one, let one go and keep one of Bobby, Mo & Sadio. So it has played out. End of an era, definitely.

[Red Beret]

Gutted to hear this, but at the same time it's the right choice. Bobby knows he can probably get a good deal for himself elsewhere, but I also think he loves the club and has the self awareness to know it's time to go.

Sometimes the most loyal thing you can do is recognise your time is up and move on to make space for new blood.

[kavah]

Good luck Bobby you utter legend
One more goal please mate 

[Wool]

Not sure whether it’s his decision or ours but in any case it’s absolutely the right one. He’s a club legend and one of the best players in our history but the last few years have obviously been mixed so keeping him would have been a decision based on sentiment.

[Sharado]

There will never be another like him...

Hard to overstate this. Just a totally unique player almost born for the peak era of a Klopp team.

[slaphead]

He hasn't half given us some fun times eh. He's the only player I can think of where I laugh when I watch some of his touches. He only makes the ball move 2 or 3 feet but its pure filth. I always thought in that period where our front 3 where electric, if he was at it the other 2 didn't really have to be at their best to destroy teams because of the space and openings he made. Very unique player and what a send off he'll get

[eeekaj]

I feel way worse about this than when Mane left, yet Mane left a better and more important player. Strange, eh?

[rafathegaffa83]

Probably my favourite player of the Klopp era. Gutted, but it's the right call for all parties

[afc tukrish]

Hard to overstate this. Just a totally unique player almost born for the peak era of a Klopp team.

We'll change things round in some ways, you won't find a player capable of "playing the Firmino role" because he's the only one who could.

[Mister Flip Flop]

Absolute club legend, nothing but love for the man.

[MJD-L4]

Ah I thought he'd retire here! A true club legend without question!

Thanks for all the memories Bobby!

[plura]

Him leaving is the right end of an era (hopefully start of another). But what a joy Bobby is and has been. Every no look goal, backheel pass, goal celebration has made every win and trophy so much enjoyable

[Ray K]

Michael Edwards said he didn't have a favourite player or signing. But he did name his dog Bobby, so I think we know where the laptop guru stood with him.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Gutted. My favourite current player at the club.

Such an amazing player and such skillz, you'll be sorely missed, dude.

[Crosby Nick]

The man of a thousand goal celebrations, and a hundred haircuts

Scored some absolute beauties for us. Created even more. Some of his assists for Mo (Newcastle at home in the title season, Leicester away the season after).

The flicks, the tricks, the no look everythings…

Just a joy.

And he clearly loves his time here. When Coutinho was sold I wondered if he’d want to stick around but having Alisson and Fabinho here seemed to re-energise him. What a boy.

[Dim Glas]

If this is it, then good for Bobby as well, be easy for him to stay here and play a lesser role, but sounds like he wants a new adventure.

He’d leave head held high as one of the most important pieces of one of the best ever LFC teams, and one of the most entertaining players and fun personalities this club has ever had.

[FlashGordon]

What a legend this man was for our club. Achieved it all and did it with a smile on his face. Can't ask for much more than that.

[kesey]

Absolute club legend, nothing but love for the man.

That.

Going to miss you Booby lad.

[Son of Spion]

That.

Going to miss you Booby lad.

 

 

I think we all will. What an amazing player he's been for us.

[thaddeus]

It was inevitable we would have to break up the band and it started with Mane in the summer.  Bobby going was predictable given the arrival of Nunez and Gakpo (and Jota) but still it hits really hard.

Thanks for the great memories and spending the best years of his career playing for us.  I don't see him sticking around in England so we at least won't be too haunted by him in the future!

For me he's not a "favourite moment" type of player, he's just been joyous throughout most of his time here.  Hopefully with the weight of the decision lifted he'll sign off with a good run of form and a big smile.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Gutted to hear this, but at the same time it's the right choice. Bobby knows he can probably get a good deal for himself elsewhere, but I also think he loves the club and has the self awareness to know it's time to go.

Sometimes the most loyal thing you can do is recognise your time is up and move on to make space for new blood.

Never seen that. Brilliant

[Draex]

One of my favourite bits about Bobby is nearly all his yellow cards have been from taking off his shirt after doing something disgustingly amazing.

[disgraced cake]

Said it in the transfer thread, but if he is leaving shortly then his send off should be superb. The final home game might just be 90 minutes of Si Senor.

[Elliemental]

@Plettigoal - Excl. News #Firmino: He will LEAVE Liverpool after 8 years! It’s decided! The player has informed #Klopp personally & today. It was a good talk. He won’t extend his contract. He will leave the club as a free agent in summer.

I'm not crying... you are.

Is this reliable?

[naYoRHa2b]

Ah Bobby, great player when he was on it, not so much when he wasnt always played with a smile on his face which Is what I'll remember when he's gone

[Raid]

Genuine lump in the throat sat here. This boy arrived in a difficult moment for the club and I just loved the sheer joy he brought to the field. He was the vital cog in a front three that had me feeling like a little kid again waiting for match day. From the sublime to the ridiculous, it's been an absolute privilege to watch Bobby redefine a position and do his thing in our Red shirt.

Absolute Prince of a player. One of the finest to do it for us, no doubt about that.

[Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero]

Love the man. Legend in every sense of the word. Hope he gets a big contract somewhere in the sun.

[Ycuzz]

There's a time for everything and all that.

An absolute joy to watch. If he were smiling, you know you were in for good stuff. Also, remember what Gini said about his pressing.

He hasn't half given us some fun times eh. He's the only player I can think of where I laugh when I watch some of his touches. He only makes the ball move 2 or 3 feet but its pure filth. I always thought in that period where our front 3 where electric, if he was at it the other 2 didn't really have to be at their best to destroy teams because of the space and openings he made. Very unique player and what a send off he'll get

Nice summary that mate.

As been said before on here; if you love football, you love Bobby Firmino.

Wish him all the best.

[Crosby Nick]

Remember that last minute winner against Spurs with about 1,000 fans allowed on the Kop and he sprinted down that end to celebrate. He fucking loved it.

There was another great rendition of his song that season against Wolves which was maybe the first game fans were allowed back in for.

Always turned up against City. Tons of goals against Arsenal and Spurs. Quite a few against Chelsea I think. Had forgotten but also scored the goal that made us World Champions! So many good memories.

Nostalgia fest for me this afternoon I think.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Is this reliable?

Yeah it's appearing on all the club-related feeds.

[Jean Girard]

Love you, Bob. What a ride we've all been on together. Defines this era like nobody else for me. Sad day, but goes out my absolute hero.

The WhatsApp groups will miss my "game for Bob, this" catchphrase.

[jillcwhomever]

If this is true I am gutted. It makes me nervous too many players leaving all at once as well. We need to make sure they are replaced. Bobby has been a delight here some wonderful goals and even more  brilliant celebrations. I will miss him.

[Sharado]

Remember that last minute winner against Spurs with about 1,000 fans allowed on the Kop and he sprinted down that end to celebrate. He fucking loved it.

There was another great rendition of his song that season against Wolves which was maybe the first game fans were allowed back in for.

Always turned up against City. Tons of goals against Arsenal and Spurs. Quite a few against Chelsea I think. Had forgotten but also scored the goal that made us World Champions! So many good memories.

Nostalgia fest for me this afternoon I think.

I'd just like to offer a public health warning that some of these Firmino compilation videos that are already doing the rounds are able to cause allergic reactions/create dusty rooms. Strange one.

[newterp]

Sad sad sad news. One of my favorite players.

But - he's probably doing us a favor as well - we need to rebuild and move forward.

[Qston]

Legend.

This does signal the end of an era given when he arrived and what he has achieved since. We will all miss him. I still think he could a job from the bench, as I suspect the club did, but he obviously wants a new challenge a more guaranteed playing time which he won`t get here.

And you know he will give everything until the end of the season. Love the lad

[Gods_Left_Boot]

Probably  the right thing to do as a club and in terms of squad building, but that doesn't make the news any less sad.

An absolute joy to watch, a true Liverpool legend, arguably the most perfect embodiment of the Klopp era of our club.

[Crosby Nick]

I'd just like to offer a public health warning that some of these Firmino compilation videos that are already doing the rounds are able to cause allergic reactions/create dusty rooms. Strange one.

There’s a full 9 minutes of him, Mo and Sadio in all their glory and it did bring a tear to the eye. I’m forty fucking four.

Proper end of an era feel (not to Klopp, just that front three). God they were just so perfect together.