The player who was already out of Liverpool, but who will stay and will have to be a figurehead

Liverpool face a number of dilemmas and important decisions in 2023. One of the main ones, which will be talked about a lot, has to do with the future of Roberto Firmino, who is out of contract. And that after losing prominence recently, he has returned to find his best version at the right time. Scorer of 9 goals and 4 assists in 16 games, the Brazilian presents excellent numbers. So not only does he seem to have earned a well-deserved extension of his contract.

Or he could also try his luck in another squad. The fact is that at 31 years of age, he has once again made a difference, as many expected him to do. The Liverpool attacker is signing a great start of the course at the individual level, something that does not go unnoticed by Diego Pablo Simeone. In fact, Firmino could join Atleti at zero cost during the summer of 2023. Liverpool came from signing sensational seasons both in the Premier League and in the Old Continent.

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However, as incredible as it may seem, Jürgen Klopp's machinery has not been working (and not working) so far this season. Hence the alarm bells are ringing at Anfield. As if this headache were not enough, there is also a thorny issue in the transfer market. Specifically, with regard to the figure of Roberto Firmino (31 years old) who can be a free agent in 2023. An opportunity that, as expected, Atlético de Madrid intends to take advantage of.

According to the information advanced by CalcioMercato.com, the squad led by Diego Pablo Simeone does not throw in the towel in the bidding for the international with the Brazil national team. Firmino has also been linked with FC Barcelona through a possible exchange. A duel in sight in La Liga for the striker?

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On Juventus' shopping list, the former Hoffenheim playmaker is one of the few positive news so far this season for the Red Devils. Without neglecting Barça, Cholo's Atleti and Enrique Cerezo's (president) are ready to play their cards for Roberto Firmino.