Bobby set to leave in the summer

Looks like it's all over for Bobby according to reports . The right decision for both parties maybe one which has been timed well rather than prolonging stay as others have done when clearly past their best

gutted.

Been one of my fave players of recent times.

Wish him all the best.

Has been an unbelievable player and one of a kind in his prime but probably the right decision for him and the club.

TBF. with all the new forwards his playing time would be dropping even more.

So makes sense for himself to move on.

Hopefully he gets a brilliant deal somewhere and keeps playing for years.

Best of luck to Bobby who has been a great player for this team. He probably saw that his game time would be more limited going forward and decided to find a new challenge instead.

With Salah, Gakpo, Jota, Diaz and Nunez that's a deep lineup to contend against for game time and at 31yo he probably still feels he can play a bigger role on a different team.

Best of luck to Bobby who has been a great player for this team. He probably saw that his game time would be more limited going forward and decided to find a new challenge instead.

With Salah, Gakpo, Jota, Diaz and Nunez that's a deep lineup to contend against for game time and at 31yo he probably still feels he can play a bigger role on a different team.

Young guys like Doak coming through as well.

Best of luck Bobby. Top lad, and the right decision to leave in the Summer for both player and club.

I imagine Jürgen knew Bobby was leaving for a while now which is why he's grooming Gapko to be our new false 9 next season. Jota can play this position too.

So next season we will have two left wingers in Nunez and Diaz, two false 9's in Gapko and Jota, and two right wingers in Salah and Doak, with Elliot also able to play here if needed. So we are looking good in all forward areas.

Young guys like Doak coming through as well.

I think Doak will get a decent amount of playing time next season as the eventual successor to Mo in the RW position.

Easily my favourite modern LFC player for the joy in his game and the atypical style forward role he played.
Selfish. Hard working. Pure footballer.

Well f**k. This isn't the news I needed today. One of my all time favorite players. This one will hurt. Wish the last couple years he hadn't been robbed by injuries. A proper legend for the club. Will miss him greatly.

Sad news, an absolute cornerstone in the history of the club in ending the league drought

It’s definitely the right move, we most likely won’t have cl next year so 4 main forwards are enough next year with a couple of young guns for the Europa etc

His wages saved will be important in investing it elsewhere

I was at the Stoke (April 2017) game when he blasted that screamer from about 25 yards out. My favorite memory of him.
Thank you Bobby and good luck. Your wore the shirt with pride.

Sad news, an absolute cornerstone in the history of the club in ending the league drought

It’s definitely the right move, we most likely won’t have cl next year so 4 main forwards are enough next year with a couple of young guns for the Europa etc

His wages saved will be important in investing it elsewhere

I'm not giving up on Europe just yet. With that said, this is the right call. And I mean that from a progression point of view. If we had money to burn than absolutely resign him. But with the wage bill having gone up, him getting older, and us having to rebuild, this is the right move.

Firmino is my son's favorite player. He's an absolute legend and IMO is the one player that encapsulates Jurgens philosophy. One of the most selfless players I've ever seen, and one of the smartest. Truly gutted from a Bobby fan point of view. We will be singing this lads name 20 years from now, and that's saying something when you take into account that he isn't scouse or from the UK. Bobby is the perfect embodiment of this game and shows players can capture the hearts and minds of a fanbase by giving their all. I love this kid and will truly miss him.

Scored some massive goals, showed us beautiful link up play, and had the best celebrations. F***ing legend.

My favorite Bobby goal was either the fancy footwork killer against Arsenal or the one that made us Wolrd Champs. What's is yours?

Awesome player who was a pleasure to watch.

I don’t really have a strong opinion either way in regards to whether this is the right or wrong decision, but I think it makes sense for him to move on. It’s still sad news but it’s best to leave a hero, and he’s been playing well this season.

Hopefully he can teach Gakpo a thing or two before he leaves.

Too many awesome goals to name a fave. Think I shall watch some Bobby clips of youtube tonight.

The guy did well.

A class act and wore our shirt with pride , probably the right time damn will miss them no look goals and his crazy celebrations ,

Just read the article on BBC. Not good news. He is a team player and always put the team first rather then personal glory.

Im going to miss him 😔

Gutted. Thought it'd be 50/50 whether he'd stay but can see why he would want a new challenge and more game time as he enters his twilight years. I believe he can still have a decent few years at another club, perhaps at a slower pace. It would good to see him be a cult hero wherever he goes anyway.

Pure footballer. Remember when Henry said if he could play alongside any striker at the time it would be Bobby, such was his class on the ball and awareness of his teammates. A dream for Salah and Mané to play with and he will be much missed. I don't think we have a similar player to him at all tbh.

Proper news. Firmino was a gem for us for years, kudos to him. But now he's not good enough anymore. He has lost a step. Get rid of him and get rid of other deadwood and we might have a decent 2023/24.

I'm not giving up on Europe just yet. With that said, this is the right call. And I mean that from a progression point of view. If we had money to burn than absolutely resign him. But with the wage bill having gone up, him getting older, and us having to rebuild, this is the right move.

Firmino is my son's favorite player. He's an absolute legend and IMO is the one player that encapsulates Jurgens philosophy. One of the most selfless players I've ever seen, and one of the smartest. Truly gutted from a Bobby fan point of view. We will be singing this lads name 20 years from now, and that's saying something when you take into account that he isn't scouse or from the UK. Bobby is the perfect embodiment of this game and shows players can capture the hearts and minds of a fanbase by giving their all. I love this kid and will truly miss him.

Scored some massive goals, showed us beautiful link up play, and had the best celebrations. F***ing legend.

My favorite Bobby goal was either the fancy footwork killer against Arsenal or the one that made us Wolrd Champs. What's is yours?

I don’t have a fav goal but remember a few years back (may be a couple), we conceded an early goal and he literally bulldozed through the arsenal defence and dismantled them that game and we ended up thumping them

He’s a legend in the modern Liverpool books, it’s a shame he is leaving with us lagging a bit but it’s defo the right call as his wages, injuries and availability is on the downward trend

Thank you Bobby 

❤️

One of the great ones.

That is all.

Fond memories, one of the most fun players for us and this seasons efforts haven't gone unnoticed, kept us in any potential race which I wouldn't have predicted when the team were playing terrible, many great memories, Good old young Bobby Firmino, love ya man always but life has to move on. he's probably on 120 grand a week which needs to be spent on cigars for the owners so yeah, can't have that. Why is everyone speaking like he's dead? That's the only reason I'm doing it.

Ah f**k sake Bobby.

Suppose the time is right for him.

What a player he has been for us. Even named my dog Bobby after him 🤣

Proper news. Firmino was a gem for us for years, kudos to him. But now he's not good enough anymore. He has lost a step. Get rid of him and get rid of other deadwood and we might have a decent 2023/24.

Deadwood that’s a bit harsh isn’t it

Ah f**k sake Bobby.

Suppose the time is right for him.

What a player he has been for us. Even named my dog Bobby after him 🤣

You named your dog Firmingo 

You named your dog Firmingo 

The only chat about dogs I want to hear from you is about runners at Yarmouth.

Wow, I know it makes sense for him to leave now but it's still a sad bit of news. What a ride it was. A player you can't ''not like''. Every time he was on the pitch, you felt he played for the players around him first and foremost. Always a trick up his sleeve, always a smile, always an original celebration. One of those players that had the joy of playing football written all over his face. Played such an under appreciated and under estimated role to perfection for so many years.

Thank you and all the best to you, Bobby! You'll be missed!

Ah..Bobby..Bobby..Bobby. Disappointed but obviously wish Bobby the very very best. Great player, so clever. Can still play a part so we can enjoy the last few games.  Still should have 2/3 good seasons in him so good luck wherever he goes.

Will be gutted to see him leave - he didn’t get the limelight but he was as key as Mane and Mo during those 5/6 years - just a brilliant player , far too many clueless idiots judged him on the number of goals scored without understanding his role in the team

The only chat about dogs I want to hear from you is about runners at Yarmouth.

How did you know my dog was called Yarmouth. 😋😋

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1631629101286019072?s=20

We were spoilt.

One of the most unselfish players I've seen in red.  Great awareness of space, and his dropping-off created space for Mo and Sadio.

As a trio, they were the most joyful forward combination I can remember playing for LFC.  So many beaming smiles.  They made the people happy. 

Shanks would have approved.

Such a shame when good things come to an end.

Well up Bobby ❤️

A key part of one of our all time great strike forces and teams. Be much missed but the time is probably right.

A stellar career and a great servant to the club...We'll cherish the memories.

Gutted. I heard a rumble about this in the pub last night but didn't want to believe it ...

2/3 of our front 3 now gone. Not sure what's happened. Only a few weeks ago Jürgen said everyone wants him to stay ...

I'm conflicted on the whole thing. Part of me thinks it's the right decision ... the other part of me is really sad that one of our true stars is going.

Bob, keita, Ox and possibly milner all walking for free.

Bobby has been a good servant to the club, an unselfish player. I wish him well for the future, appreciated by many LFC supporters.

Brilliant contribution over the years, blew hot and cold but mostly hot and did a lot of the hard work for Salah and Mane to capitalise on.

Sad to see him go but his periods of form have become more sporadic, and injuries have become a little bit more recurrent. 

The best Brendan Rodgers signing?

Bobby - thanks for everything, love ya !

I'll miss those no look goals
Those sparkling white teeth
That unselfish play
His special song by the Kop

Still got lots in him and he'll shine wherever he goes, good luck Bobby, we'll be watching out for you.

It's been a pleasure watching him, love the guy, a True Red

Just gutted he's going, but nothing lasts forever and it's the right time to let him move on. Wish him all the luck in the future

Give the ball to Bobby he will score...OUR number 9

Bobby my favourite player when he was on it. Defended from the front. Was either assisting mo or Mane, or creating space for them. Will miss his celebrations and his no look goals, as well as his huge smile.
One of the most talented players we’ve had in decades.
His awareness on the pitch is uncanny.
So sorry he’s going, but at 30, he clearly wants to play regularly for his last few years.
Someone’s going to get a gem.
Good luck and best wishes Bob wherever your career takes you next.

You named your dog Firmingo 

I named my tortoise Harry Maguire

https://theathletic.com/4272580/2023/03/03/roberto-firmino-liverpool-leaving/?source=user_shared_article

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64840029

Firstly, what a legend. Completely defined the false nine role, and spearheaded the success of the Klopp era, allowing Sadio and Mo the free roam to strut their stuff. Seems like such a character, going to miss that smile.
Secondly, it’s the right decision. We have a lot of options upfront once everyone’s fit, and between Jota, Gapko, Nunes and potentially Salah enough cover for all competitions. I hope Bobby gets a big fat cheque from somewhere before he hangs up his boots. hopefully he gets to still write some history in the run in.

Si Señor! Obrigados.

I named my tortoise Harry Maguire

Appropriately named then. 

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1631629101286019072?s=20

We were spoilt.

F**k me. 9am Saturday, im no crying its my allergies ❤️

Going to miss him loads but as many have said
It’s probably the right time for Bobby & the club to part company.
A real class act & an incredible player that has left us all with plenty of boss memories with plenty more to come before he leaves us
Best of luck Bobby lad.

Watching them reels think it’s fair to say Fck we got entertained, Klopp is going to have to go some distance to build that type of team again but we’ve done it before and we will do it again

AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus are all on "high alert" after it was announced that Roberto Firmino will be leaving LFC.

https://football-italia.net/milan-inter-and-juventus-on-alert-as-firmino-leaves-liverpool/

Theres no way the club 'just found out'.  I think Gapko is his replacement, just like the club knew about Mane and Diaz was his replacement.

Bobby Firmino - Liverpool legend. Has any player better defined the Klopp era than this man? I don't think so. His last day in front of the Anfield crowd will be an emotional one. 'Si senor...'

Walk on, we'll always be with you Bobby.

I’m f**king gutted. My fav ever Liverpool player after Gerrard.

Heart broken

The best Brendan Rodgers signing?

The best signing during Brendan Rodgers reign.

Sad to see him go, easily one of my favourite players in recent times but the time is right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6MmmZIzuus

AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus are all on "high alert" after it was announced that Roberto Firmino will be leaving LFC.

https://football-italia.net/milan-inter-and-juventus-on-alert-as-firmino-leaves-liverpool/

Gonna miss those teeth and those kung fu kicks. 😂

Good Luck in your future Si Senor! Thanku for so manny wonderful memories, hope u can give us a few more before you leave us. ❤️

Imagine he goes to Bayern and he links up with Sadio again!

Gonna miss those teeth and those kung fu kicks. 😂

Good Luck in your future Si Senor! Thanku for so manny wonderful memories, hope u can give us a few more before you leave us. ❤️

Imagine he goes to Bayern and he links up with Sadio again!

Cannot understand the thinking behind Bobby leaving, even now when he is brought on the game is transformed and we step up a gear.

Wouldn't be surprised if our man is really missing the automatic starting selection he is entitled and qualified to command.

Cannot understand the thinking behind Bobby leaving, even now when he is brought on the game is transformed and we step up a gear.

Wouldn't be surprised if our man is really missing the automatic starting selection he is entitled and qualified to command.

Sorry Bud can't agree with you there....Club was keen for him to stay but he has decided he prefers to go, he's at the end of his current contract and any new contract offer was likely to be a lower wage etc. All players want to play and not sit on the sidelines, but again I don't think any player is as entitled and qualified for automatic selection as you suggest.

Just watched bobs 100 goals vid.
I love the fella, and the vid makes him even better than I remember.
Absolutely on it when we played at a higher tempo.

What an incredible player. Gonna miss him big time.

Respect his decision 100%. Great player for us. Probably got 2/3 seasons left in him and he can still play a part this season.

So long Buddy..

Sad news, still has a lot to offer but maybe his recurring injuries are a part of the reason. If any player has represented what Klopp wants in a player then it is Bobby. Every time he plays i watch him specifically, all the little unseen things he does, the decoy runs, the impossible passes, the no look stuff.

I personally think we should have kept him but we don't know the ins and outs of what has gone on. Wherever he goes i wish him nothing but the best, he has given everything for us. He will always be loved here and sorely missed.

Thank you for everything Roberto Firmino.

Cannot understand the thinking behind Bobby leaving, even now when he is brought on the game is transformed and we step up a gear.

Wouldn't be surprised if our man is really missing the automatic starting selection he is entitled and qualified to command.

Nobody is entitled to command a starting place regardless of form.

I'll really miss Bobby. That smile, the kung fu kicks after a goal and the ridiculous footwork, laying the ball on for Mo against Newcastle the other year is one of my favourites.

What a wonderful player Bobby has been for us. Made that front 3 tick at it's best, scorer of super goals, such an intelligent player, bags of skill, touch and foresight, plays with a smile on his face.
Loved watching him. Can only wish him the very very best in whatever he goes onto do.

Good to see him smile today with a goal in the first game after the announcement that he will leave the club.

He's been a great player for us but it's probably the right time for him to leave. Gakpo showed today that there will always be new players coming into the team.

YNWA Bobby.

Every single player who walks thru the doors at LFC will of course walk back out of those same doors after giving service to our wonderful institution, we’ve seen hundreds of players over the generations who were fan’s favourites, best player, best goal, best pass, best teeth, etc etc,

Roberto Firmino is simply the latest superstar to have made the same journey, he’s certainly been one of my favourites in the 46 years I’ve been in love with the same bird, Kenny was my first, Bobby won’t be the last unless I peg it before he goes,


He’s special, no two ways about it, his skill set above most, like Kenny, he was two yards faster in mind and together with his tricks n flips was always a danger whoever the oppo was, he would work his arse off for the team, from tracking back to pressing and being the first defender, his link up play with Mane & Mo allowed both to score goals aplenty in particular Mo,


I almost changed my avatar to ‘Bobby’s Gnashers’ cos I admire him so much, I had the same kind of respect for Gini too but not quite on the same level for Bobby, there are far too many special moments Bobby has provided during his time here, one that always comes to mind was I think against either Saints or Stoke, can’t remember, red & white stripes anyway and we were in our Orange clobber, 

the ball is fizzed in to him quickly, and with one flick sets up a goal, it looks like a run of the mill back heel flick, but in slo mo he actually lifts & flicks the ball so the defender can’t intercept, typically Bobby using his vision and providing yet another assist, f***in hell, we’re gonna miss ye Bobby la,


Many of us have have experienced fav players leaving or retiring, Kenny, Souey, Jocky back in the day, God, Aldo, Digger, Sami, Alonso, more recently Carra, Gerrard, Gini and now we’re adding Bobby, it is sad always is, but like those before him, Bobby leaves us with his head held high, he will leave us with great pride in his heart and he will leave us with Legendary status ,

“There’s something that the Kop wants you to know, best in the world is Bobby Firmino”
  Si Senor, give the ball to Bobby and he will score !!

Thank You Bobby, YNWA

You can literally see his age. He moves slower and his movements do not have the sharpness of previous years. He'd be nothing but a mascot next season and I am glad he has the dignity to understand and leave.

Matip, Henderson and Fabinho will also deserve a close look before extensions.

Milner gets a new 2 year contract from me.

Ox, Jones, Keita...bye.

I also would prioritize to get a mad runners like Robbo before skilled players. You could see in this match: we won because we outworked them, from a skill level they were better and you could even see it thru the ball handling at least in the 1st half.

We need 2 top players, ideally Bellingham and some pitbull runner (Rice?).

This is a thread for giving respect to 1 of the players who changed our narrative. Bobby helped us win the league and everything else. Put this sh*t somewhere else.

Been one of my Klopp era faves. Even today you knew he'd be the one scooping Salahs shirt up when he broke the record PL goals.

And his goal was pure Firmino filth.

It's probably his time to leave but he will leave with a lot of credit in the bank.

I'm hoping for at least one more no look goal.

Ok, I removed my post. I have nothing but the utmost respect for what Bobby has done here. He was the hardest worker of the front three, he worked so that Salah & Mané could shine.

Ok, I removed my post. I have nothing but the utmost respect for what Bobby has done here. He was the hardest worker of the front three, he worked so that Salah & Mané could shine.

Thanks. I've reread my post and think it was too hostile. Sorry for that, I was a bit drunk, on alcohol and  the 7-0 win.

Best move for both him and the club. We have the new players up to we need to integrate and take us forward, and Bobby still has a couple years of top level football in him so a move to a new club where he could get more money and playing time.

It will be a loss for not just the club but the league as he was uniquely skills footballer who brought many great highlights.

most successful Brazilian in English football.

That will have made him so happy to know he scored in a landslide in his last game against the slime

Such a special player! I am going to miss him loads.. Oh that song too!
You could just feel how much the club means to him and how much he means to all of us.

A special relationship that ends in the right way... which is a rarity.

Hopefully he adds a few more goals before the summer.

Bobby to put us into 7th Heaven.

How fitting!

Loved how he grabbed Mo's shirt and gave it back to him.