• Roberto Firmino explains why he’s leaving Liverpool.

Roberto Firmino has defined why he selected to not lengthen his Liverpool contract.

When his contract expires this summer season, the Brazilian attacker will stop the workforce, ending an unforgettable eight-year stint on Merseyside.

Firmino has received seven titles throughout his stint with the Reds and has earned a fame because the unselfish third striker in Liverpool’s frontline, serving as the best steadiness to the scientific Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Nonetheless, Firmino gave an evidence of why it’s time for him to maneuver on earlier than this weekend’s closing recreation at Anfield towards Aston Villa.

“It’s time, sadly,” he stated to the Impartial. “The cycle right here is ended and I perceive it’s time to go.

“I’m very proud for every part that I’ve accomplished right here with the workforce, what we achieved collectively and the attractive historical past we made collectively. It was completely unbelievable. We’re leaving an ideal legacy.

“It’s a privilege. That makes me completely happy, I’m OK with that,” he added when it was put to him he symbolised what Jurgen Klopp’s facet stood for.

“Generally I get pleasure from extra the assists than really scoring a purpose myself. To play alongside these two guys [Salah and Mane], high gamers, it was an honour and a pleasure for me.”

Liverpool are hopeful that Firmino will overcome a minor harm in time to take to the pitch one final time at Anfield on Saturday.

Regardless of enjoying much less video games than in earlier years, Firmino has produced respectable figures this time, scoring 11 targets and dispensing 5 assists in 33 outings for the Reds throughout all competitions.