Robertson breaks silence over Liverpool future amid Celtic transfer talk

Andy Robertson has admitted he was close to leaving Liverpool in January and has put a timeline on when his future will be resolved, amid transfer links to Celtic.

Robertson has been a fan favourite since joining them in 2017 but the 31-year-old is out of contract in the summer and was subject of an approach from Tottenham during the January transfer window.

However, Robertson revealed he rejected the move to Spurs and still wants to remain at Liverpool, although any news over his future will remain private until he has ‘three months left on his contract’.

“There was obviously interest there – there were discussions had with both sets of clubs. But the decision was that I wanted to stay. We stayed at Liverpool and that was the decision made,” Robertson said.

“I was never not committed. I’ve been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I’ll be committed until I’m no longer needed. That’s always been my mindset. This club has given me everything and I’ve given this club everything.

“I’ve always said that [the talks] will stay between me and the club. I don’t think it will get played out in public,” he added. “When a decision is made, and we’re getting to the point where I only have three months left on my contract, it will be announced to you guys.”

Robertson eyeing Liverpool stay despite desire to join Celtic

Celtic are dreaming of securing a major coup with Robertson’s signing, knowing that the Scottish international has previously spoken of his desire to play for his boyhood club, particularly before his career declines.

Robertson came through Celtic’s academy as a youngster before being released at the age of 15, prompting moves to Queens Park, Dundee United and Hull prior to joining Liverpool.

Liverpool have yet to decide over left-back’s future and moves for potential replacements, such as Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, have been explored, but Robertson suggested he would prefer to remain at the club if given the chance.

“It’s been a fantastic relationship so hopefully that continues and obviously January happened, but it is now gone. Now we move forward and like I said, my focus never came off trying to help the lads on the pitch and in training,” Robertson said.

“Whatever was happening behind the scenes happened, and all I can say is that I kept focusing on football. I have got an amazing relationship with Richard Hughes and with Mike Gordon and Michael Edwards.

“I’ve had a good relationship with these people and these people brought me to the football club. They have helped make me who I am, so in that respect, we’ve had a fantastic relationship. I think out of respect to them, and they have respected me, then the conversations will be in-house.”

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