Roberto Firmino adamant he wants to stay at Liverpool
(The FA via Getty Images) Roberto Firmino has insisted he wants to stay at Liverpool as he moved to quash speculation about his future. The Brazilian, who is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, has been linked with Juventus, though Liverpool do not want to sell him. And Firmino, who only needs two goals to bring up a century for Liverpool, confirmed he is not looking to leave in this transfer window. “I love this team, this city and the fans,” he told TNT Sports in Brazil. “I’m here. I want to stay of course.” Firmino only started 10 Premier League games last season in an injury-hit campaign as he slipped down the attacking pecking order but he was preferred to new signing Darwin Nunez to begin Saturday’s Community Shield win over Manchester City. It was a show of faith by Jurgen Klopp, who on Thursday underlined Firmino’s importance as he said he wanted to keep the forward. Roberto Firmino was preferred to Darwin Nunez to start the Community Shield (Getty Images) “Bobby is crucial for us,” the Liverpool manager said. “He is the heart and soul of this team. He is essential for us.” While Nunez has come in, with Sadio Mane, Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi leaving, Liverpool have fewer senior attackers in their squad than last season and are not looking to offload any of their five main forwards, while Diogo Jota’s hamstring injury could make Firmino still more important in the short term.
‘I’m here at Liverpool and want to stay’ – Roberto Firmino confirms he WON’T quit for Juventus transfer after cup win
ROBERTO FIRMINO has confirmed that he has no intention of leaving Liverpool this summer. The striker, 30, has been linked with a move away from Anfield following the arrival of Darwin Nunez. 1 Roberto Firmino is set to stay at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Juventus reportedly had a £20million bid rejected for him earlier this week, and have since considered a follow-up offer. However, Firmino has already expressed his desire to stay at Liverpool. When speaking to TNT Brazil, he said: "I love this team, city and fans. "I'm here at Liverpool and I want to stay." Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has also confirmed that the Brazil international is in his plans for next season. He said: "Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team. "Everything looks really good and I am absolutely fine with Firmino. "For me, no doubt about his quality, so yes, he is essential for us." PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW FOR FREE WITH £100k IN PRIZE MONEY Klopp's side kicked off the 2022-23 season with a 3-1 win against Manchester City on Saturday to claim the Community Shield. Trent Alexander-Arnold broke the deadlock in the 21st minute before City's new boy Julian Alvarez levelled the score in the 70th. Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give The Reds the lead again before Nunez came off the bench to score in injury time.
‘I want to stay’ – Roberto Firmino breaks silence on transfer plans amid Juventus links as Liverpool star shuts down exit rumours
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