Andoni Iraola frees up £710k and makes £34.5m signing as 12 players quit Liverpool in exodus

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Weeks ago, the Reds confirmed their retained and released list for the 2026/27 season.While a number of academy players have exited the club on the expiry of their contracts, there were three major names that stood out: Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, who were all out of contract at the end of this month and had already announced their pending departures.The trio, and the other nine names, officially departed the club when their contracts expired as the clock struck midnight overnight. It's unclear where Salah will play his football next season.The three departures mean Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola looks to have shaved a whopping £710,000 a week off the club's wage bill, which will aid the pursuit of further signings this summer.

Konate was reportedly earning £150k per week at Liverpool.Robertson, meanwhile, was said to be pocketing £160,000 a week. "Liverpool is an opportunity you can't miss."It all took place very quickly.

He had an important role when it came to choosing."While there is a number of outgoings from Liverpool, the club also confirmed that contract offers have been made to Prince Cisse, Keyrol Figueroa, Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O’Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman and Matthew Wright.In tribute to those leaving, a statement on Liverpool's official website said: "Everybody at the club would like to thank the players for all their contributions and wish each of them the best for the future."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page