Medical sanctioned: Liverpool star given permission to finalise transfer away
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Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas is on the verge of a season-long loan move to AS Roma as the two clubs finalize the deal. The Greek left-back has been granted permission by Liverpool to undergo a medical with Roma, signaling a near completion of the transfer.
Tsimikas, 29, has fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool following the arrival of Milos Kerkez, which pushed him to third choice behind Kerkez and regular starter Andrew Robertson. Seeking more regular first-team football, the Greek international has attracted interest from clubs across Europe, including Nottingham Forest, Valencia, and Lille, but it is Roma who have emerged as the primary contenders to secure his services this summer.
Negotiations between Liverpool and Roma have been ongoing, with Roma keen to strengthen their squad to compete in Serie A and the Europa League this season. While the agreement was reportedly not straightforward initially, Liverpool’s willingness to facilitate Tsimikas’s exit—potentially via a loan rather than a permanent transfer—helped move talks forward rapidly.
Tsimikas has been viewed as a reliable backup option by Liverpool throughout his tenure but now seeks a new challenge where he can feature more prominently. The player reportedly welcomes the prospect of joining Roma, attracted by the opportunity to participate in strong European competition.
Overall, Liverpool are ready to let go of Tsimikas to accommodate squad restructuring under manager Arne Slot, prioritizing playing time for the Greek defender elsewhere. The loan deal to Roma represents a mutually beneficial solution that allows the player to pursue first-team football in a competitive environment while Liverpool manage their squad depth behind Robertson and Kerkez.
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