Liverpool have announced that their long-standing left-back Andrew Robertson will leave the club at the end of this season when his contract expires, officially ending his nine-year career with Liverpool.

In an exclusive interview with the club's official website, Robertson opened up for the first time, sharing in detail his feelings and decision-making process regarding his departure. When asked why he chose to announce his departure at this time, Robertson admitted it was a relief for him.

Robertson stated that hiding the truth from the crucial fans had been incredibly difficult for him for some time. Revealing the truth would not only quell the growing speculation but also allow him to completely shed his psychological burden and focus wholeheartedly on the team for the remainder of the season.

When asked about the struggles and considerations behind his decision to leave, Robertson frankly admitted: "Leaving Liverpool has never been an easy thing. I had opportunities to transfer away in the past year, but I didn't take them because I love this club so much. I have no regrets about it."

“I know the world of football is constantly evolving, and teams need to keep moving forward as well. After careful consideration, I believe now is the best time for me to look ahead and move on to the next stage of my career.”

Looking back on his nine years at Anfield, Robertson said he had no regrets. He admitted that he had given his heart and soul to Liverpool without reservation. Although he humbly declined to call himself a club legend, he was incredibly proud to have been involved in the team's revival and to have won a series of top honors, including the Champions League and the Premier League.

Facing his impending departure, Robertson chose to temporarily suppress his sadness. He promised that until his last day at the stadium, he would continue to give his all for Liverpool.

"Now is not the time to shed tears in front of the cameras. My priority is to do everything I can to help the team finish the season with the best possible result. As for those heartfelt farewells, let's save them for when the season is truly over," Robertson added.

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