Roberto Firmino

Roberto Firmino will leave a false-nine-shaped hole when he departs Anfield this summer. We pay tribute to the master of the no-look goal.

As Georginio Wijnaldum drives forward with the ball, Firmino makes a run away from goal that drags Everton’s [Michael Keane](https://theathletic.com/football/player/michael-keane-lBjxvMy4fW2gQlXB/) away with him. Much like an orchestra, the subtlety of some instruments can be where you extract the most beauty. However, Liverpool’s evolving front line has meant their midfield and defence have looked horribly exposed at times, without a coherent pressing structure at the top end of the field. [James Milner](https://theathletic.com/football/player/james-milner-I98QkCY4xQxQGloS/), [Joe Gomez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joe-gomez-7Uafx5wupn7ylnbb/) and [Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) — who remain at the club since Klopp first inherited his squad. “A football team is like an orchestra, to play we need to have people for different instruments,” said Klopp in 2020. [Bournemouth](https://theathletic.com/football/team/bournemouth/), [Sevilla](https://theathletic.com/football/team/sevilla-fc/), Arsenal and [West Ham United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/west-ham-united/) are just some of the victims who have experienced such audacity. [Everton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/everton/) in 2021. [Newcastle](https://theathletic.com/football/team/newcastle-united/)’s [Sean Longstaff](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sean-longstaff-7Ojikm1AllZmbNPd/) last month. “There’s something that the Kop want you to know. [any Liverpool player in the Premier League era](https://theathletic.com/4272580/2023/03/03/roberto-firmino-liverpool-leaving/). [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) fans serenaded [Roberto Firmino](https://theathletic.com/football/player/roberto-firmino-W7r6SSHRbiKIHq5k/) for the first time since discovering the Brazilian magician is [set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer.](https://theathletic.com/4271731/2023/03/03/roberto-firmino-liverpool-departure/) [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/).

Roberto Firmino is set to leave at the end of the season after a storied Liverpool career but one team-mate would rather the Brazilian stayed long-term, ...

[the news that Firmino was set to depart 'best for all parties'](/sport/football/article-11818737/Jamie-Carragher-reacts-Roberto-Firminos-Liverpool-exit.html) when it came to light last week. as he prepares to leave Anfield the end of the season after eight superb years The Brazilian informed Liverpool of his decision not to stay beyond the expiry of his contract at the end of the current campaign. [Fabinho](/sport/fabinho/index.html) paid tribute to his [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) and Brazil team-mate Roberto Firmino after the Merseyside club's [7-0 hammering of Manchester United](/sport/football/article-11823371/Liverpool-7-0-Manchester-United-Erik-ten-Hags-ripped-SHREDS-Anfield.html) following news that he is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The Liverpool forward was all smiles on the pitch and fans will have been hoping he might reconsider his decision to leave in the summer. Fabinho claims Roberto Firmino should stay at Liverpool 'FOREVER' and says the Reds should 'enjoy' having him at the club...

The Anfield Wrap's Harriet Prior said "we have all fallen in love" with Roberto Firmino's personality, but added that the timing of his Liverpool departure ...

"That was the first game where I thought this is just clicking into place, and it was clicking with the other two as well. He added: "He has taken a bit of time to bed in, which is understandable. "He is a player we have had all these incredible moments with and he’s won everything.

Liverpool FC and Roberto Firmino capped off a perfect day, as the Brazilian forward came off the bench to score a goal in his last game against hated rivals ...

But for now we still have targets to reach and he knows that and he wants to make sure that we fulfil that as well.” I think that was the goal the whole stadium pretty much wanted the most.” [Liverpool FC](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com) and Roberto Firmino capped off a perfect day, as the Brazilian forward came off the bench to score a goal in his last game against hated rivals [Manchester United](https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com).

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has admitted that he hopes Roberto Firmino will change his mind and commit his future to the club beyond this season.

A late goal in front of an adoring Anfield capped an emotional week for Roberto Firmino, with Fabinho among those still hoping he'd stay.

Let’s enjoy it while we have this player with us because he is a very special guy.” It’s great to have him as a team-mate. [Fabinho](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/fabinho/) told [ESPN Brasil](https://www.espn.com.br/video/clipe/_/id/11714903). In his role as a deep No. [Fabinho](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/fabinho/), doesn’t want him to leave. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/roberto-firmino/), with [Fabinho](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/fabinho/) among those still hoping he’d stay.