Liverpool sacrifice nears £150million as familiar problem hits pursestrings again
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The Reds will bid farewell to their Premier League and Champions League-winning stars at the end of the season when their contracts expire.The Egyptian's departure comes one year into his two-year contract after representatives of the player and the club reached an agreement to part ways. But the Scotland captain will be the latest high-profile departure from Liverpool after a string of players departed Anfield on a free transfer, as the latest exiting duo will see Liverpool's losses from potential transfer fees.READ MORE: 'I coached Rio Ngumoha - Liverpool wonderkid's tournament achievement says it all'READ MORE: 'I played in Merseyside derbies – what happens behind the scenes shows real nature of rivalry'There could also be another high-profile exit from Liverpool this summer as Ibrahima Konate's future remains unsolved.
The Brazilian, then 31, left on a free transfer after his contract wasn't renewed before joining the Saudi Pro League exodus, he left while he was valued around £15.7million.Meanwhile, an injury-hit five years for Keita saw him depart for Germany but for Wijnaldum, his Liverpool exit was somewhat controversial as he later revealed his feelings about being 'unloved' after joining PSG on a free, while he was valued in the region of £26m.He said: "There was a moment when I didn't feel loved and appreciated. More the other side." He added: "I have to say also there was social media.
When it went bad, I was the player who they blamed, that I wanted to leave."Every day in training and in the games, I gave everything I had to bring it to a good end because, during the years, Liverpool meant so much to me and because of the way the fans in the stadium were treating me."My feeling was that the fans in the stadium and the fans on social media were two different kinds. If they only knew what I was doing to stay fit and play every game.' Other players might have said: 'OK, I am not fit.' You get players in their last year who are like: 'I'm not playing because it is a risk.' I did the opposite."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.