Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has cast significant doubt over his long-term future at Anfield, despite confirming that preliminary talks over a new contract have commenced.
Contract Talks Underway Amid Playing Time Frustration
The Scotland captain, whose current deal expires in the summer of 2026, has found himself relegated to a peripheral role this season following the arrival of left-back Milos Kerkez. Robertson has started just four Premier League games this term, a situation the fiercely competitive 31-year-old finds deeply unsatisfactory.
"We've had chats now which will remain private. We'll see what happens," Robertson revealed regarding negotiations with the club. He was blunt about his personal dilemma, stating: "It's a difficult question to answer [if he wants to stay]. I've got five months left and we need to see the option to stay or if there's options to go and things like that. I'll sit down with my family and decide."
A Stellar Anfield Career Now at a Crossroads
Since his bargain £8m move from Hull City in 2017, Robertson has become a modern Liverpool legend. He has made 362 appearances for the Reds, winning nine major trophies including the Champions League and two Premier League titles. Appointed vice-captain after Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid, his commitment has never been in question.
He emphasised his strong bond with the club's hierarchy, saying: "I've given absolutely everything for the club for the last eight-and-a-half years and the club have been very good to me... My relationship with the people higher up in the club has always been excellent since the day I came in."
The Non-Negotiable Desire to Play
For Robertson, now 32, the central issue is a simple one: playing football. He outlined a philosophy that leaves little room for accepting a bench role. "I'm a player who wants to play," he asserted. "I've played through injuries... I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that's not happening."
He delivered a stark assessment of any player content with a substitute's role: "If anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don't belong at any football club... I don't think you have the right attitude." This mindset, while admirable, clearly sets the stakes for his impending decision.
The defender, who attracted interest from Atletico Madrid last summer, now faces a critical few months. Liverpool risk losing a proven winner on a free transfer if an agreement cannot be reached. Robertson's future will hinge on whether a pathway back to regular first-team football at Anfield can be guaranteed, or if he must seek it elsewhere.
