Andy Robertson delivered an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans on the final day of the season after his contract expired. He is leaving the club after nine years and 377 appearances, following a 1-1 draw with Brentford that also marked Premier League final-day celebrations. In a post-match interview, Robertson highlighted two other departures, praising Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for pushing Liverpool to new limits and for the rivalry that defined the era. Robertson said Liverpool should have won more Premier Leagues if not for Guardiola. He also paid tribute to Seamus Coleman, another figure departing his club, during a memorable night at Anfield.
"Andy Robertson delivered an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans on the final day of the season, while also paying tribute to departing football figures Pep Guardiola and Seamus Coleman during a memorable night at Anfield. The Scotland international is leaving Liverpool after nine years and 377 appearances following the expiry of his contract, bringing down the curtain on a hugely successful spell at the club. The 31-year-old featured in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Brentford on Sunday, a match that formed part of the Premier League's final-day celebrations but also served as a personal goodbye for the long-serving left-back."
"For me, there are two other people leaving clubs today that are pretty important, Robertson said. Pep Guardiola pushed us to completely new limits, I think both of us would agree with that. He pushed us to completely new limits and we should have won more Premier Leagues if it wasn't for that man. What a servant to Manchester City and I wish him all the best."
"Robertson's comments underline the fierce but respectful rivalry between Liverpool and Guardiola's Manchester City during one of the most competitive eras in Premier League history. During Guardiola's reign, Liverpool twice came agonisingly close to Premier League glory. In the 201819 season, they amassed 97 points but still finished second, one point behind City. Three years later in 202122, Liverpool again pushed City to the final day before narrowly missing out on"
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