12 players quit Liverpool as new £34.5m deal done and £710k struck off wage bill
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Several weeks ago, the Reds confirmed their retained and released list ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.While a number of academy players have left the club following the expiry of their contracts, three high-profile names stood out in particular: Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, all of whom were out of contract at the end of this month and had already made their forthcoming exits public.The trio, along with the other nine players, officially left the club as their contracts expired at the stroke of midnight. The three exits mean Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola appears to have slashed a staggering £710,000 a week from the club's wage bill, which will bolster their pursuit of new signings this summer.
Salah, who had penned a fresh two-year deal with the Reds in 2025, was believed to be commanding a remarkable £400,000 per week.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! "Liverpool is an opportunity you can't miss."It all took place very quickly.
He had an important role when it came to choosing."Amid a number of departures from Liverpool, the club has also confirmed that contract offers have been extended to Prince Cisse, Keyrol Figueroa, Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O'Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman and Matthew Wright.Paying tribute to those heading for the exit door, a statement on Liverpool's official website read: "Everybody at the club would like to thank the players for all their contributions and wish each of them the best for the future."Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.