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Kostas Tsimikas is expected to leave Liverpool before the close of the summer 2025 transfer window, as his opportunities for playing time have significantly diminished. The Greek left-back, aged 29, has become the third-choice left-back following the summer signing of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez and the guaranteed first-team spot held by Andy Robertson. As a result, Tsimikas was notably excluded from Liverpool’s squad for both the Community Shield against Crystal Palace and the Premier League opener against Bournemouth, clearly indicating his reduced role at the club.

Reports from Fabrizio Romano and others reveal that Tsimikas is prepared to leave Liverpool and that the club is open to either a permanent transfer or a potential loan deal to facilitate his exit. Liverpool views the offloading of Tsimikas as an important move to free up resources as they continue to pursue other reinforcements for the season, including potential signings of center backs and forwards.

Tsimikas, who joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020 and has made 115 appearances for the club, prefers a move to a team competing in European competitions, making a continental transfer more likely than a Premier League switch, despite recent Premier League interest, including from Nottingham Forest. This preference is driven by his desire for consistent playing time and a final “big” move late in his career.

Overall, Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s preferred left-back options—Robertson and Kerkez—confirm that Tsimikas’ future lies away from Anfield, with the club aiming to complete his transfer before the September 1 deadline.

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