Liverpool release Thiago Alcantara, nine others as Arne Slot begins Anfield rebuild
Liverpool have announced the departure of 10 players, including Joel Matip and £20 million midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
The club prepares for a major transition under incoming manager Arne Slot.
The Feyenoord boss replaces Jurgen Klopp, ending the German’s nearly decade-long tenure at Anfield.
Joel Matip, who joined Liverpool from Schalke in 2016, leaves after 201 appearances.
Liverpool offload 10 players ahead of next season – Getty image
He contributed to many of the club’s successes, including winning the Premier League and Champions League titles.
Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara, who signed from Bayern Munich in 2020, departs following an injury-plagued stint that saw him make only one appearance last season.
Despite his limited playtime, Thiago remains a sought-after talent, with potential moves to Saudi Arabia or another European club.
In addition to Matip and Thiago, Liverpool is parting ways with Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington.
These departures signal the beginning of Slot’s efforts to reshape the squad.
On the other hand, Liverpool face another challenge in retaining star player Mohamed Salah, who has one year left on his contract.
However, as reported by SunSport, the club is considering a move for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins to bolster their attack and potentially replace Darwin Nunez.
