Fabinho insists Roberto Firmino can still have a change of heart and remain at Liverpool despite a statement from his agent that he will depart the club at the end of the season.
The Brazilian forward, who is considered a legend for his contributions over the course of nearly eight seasons at Anfield, has decided he wants to try a new adventure in his career.
There had been intense talks between Firmino’s representatives and the Reds over a new contract but it appears the 31-year-old has now revealed his decision to call it quits at the club to Jurgen Klopp.
However, fellow Brazilian teammate Fabinho, claims there is little hope that Firmino could yet stay put at Liveprool, in what could be an unexpected turn of events.
Fabinho claims Firmino could still remain at Liverpool
Fabinho told ESPN Brasil after the 7-0 demolition of Manchester United: “Bobby is a very special guy. It’s great to have him as a teammate. He’s a guy that everyone likes him. It was really cool that he scored today, that he celebrated in that way. Everyone on the bench, on the field, celebrated with him, because he is a guy that everyone likes.
“So he’s a guy who for me should stay at Liverpool forever, who was very important since my arrival. And I don’t want to talk too much about the future, let’s enjoy these last few months that we have of him here.
“I don’t know if the situation can still change, but we joke with him a little. But let’s enjoy it while we have this player with us because he is a very special guy.”
Firmino’s agent confirms exit
According to the forward’s agent, Roger Wittmann, it appears Firmino’s decision has already been made, , with the former saying the Brazilian’s focus is on ending his stay at Liverpool on a good note.
Wittman told Football Insider: “Our plan for the next couple of weeks – this is the plan of Roberto – is to show the manager and Liverpool finally again the best version of him to say goodbye. This is what he wants to do.
“He has no clue what that means for him in the near future. He told us during the whole phase when we negotiated, ‘I don’t want to talk to anybody else, there’s no need to do that’. He said it was a decision with the club.”
