A Liverpool player has seemingly confirmed his intention to leave Anfield ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
Liverpool enjoyed an outstanding season, securing the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s debut year in charge. The Dutchman faced the daunting task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp but quickly won over the Anfield faithful with his results and leadership.
Looking to the future, Liverpool are expected to be busy in the transfer market. Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave the club when his contract expires, with the 26-year-old widely tipped to join La Liga giants Real Madrid. Meanwhile, players like Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez have all been strongly linked with moves to Merseyside.
Following the recent 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher hinted at a possible exit. In an interview with Optus Sport, he said:
“I think I’ve said it before – I believe I’m good enough to be a number one. I want to be playing week in, week out, and that’s what I’m aiming for.”
He added: “I’ve been fortunate to play a good number of games this season, but it’s definitely something I’m considering.”
The 26-year-old has consistently stepped up in Alisson Becker’s absence, proving to be a dependable presence in goal. Over the 2024/25 season, he featured in 20 matches across all competitions and recorded nine clean sheets.
Speculation about Kelleher’s future has grown, with interest reported from Chelsea, West Ham, and Newcastle.
His potential departure has gained further attention following Liverpool’s agreement to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is expected to compete with Alisson in the 2025/26 season.
Mamardashvili recently commented:
“Liverpool sees me as their goalkeeper for the next ten years. My goal is the same as it was in Valencia – to prove myself and show what I can do. The key is patience, training, and hard work. I’m not thinking about another loan. I’ll be staying at Liverpool next season, and I believe training with Alisson will help me grow and gain experience.”