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Joe Gomez has cast doubt on his long-term future at Anfield by admitting he is unsure whether he will remain a Liverpool player beyond the current campaign.
With the versatile defender out of contract at the end of next season, he acknowledged that the upcoming summer transfer window could bring a permanent end to his 11-year stay.
The competition is heating up at Anfield
Gomez is at a crossroads as he approaches the final 12 months of his contract.
Despite his status as a senior figure, the 28-year-old has seen his playing time drop significantly under Arne Slot, starting just six Premier League games in each of the last two campaigns.
The club has also proactively sought successors, securing deals for young defenders Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet to bolster a defensive unit that already features Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.
Uncertainty in the window
Speaking about the prospect of a summer exit, the versatile defender took a philosophical approach to his tenure at the club.
“I think anything can happen. I don’t know, is the honest answer. I only have one year left, so I don’t know, but whatever is meant to be,” Gomez said. “But I’m so grateful to have had this time here at this club. I’ll always be grateful to have had 11 years at a place like this. All I can do is be grateful and we’ll see.”
A trophy-laden legacy
Since joining from Charlton in 2015, Gomez has become a decorated figure at Anfield, amassing 272 appearances and winning every major honour.
His trophy cabinet includes two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two Carabao Cups.
While his versatility across the backline remains an asset, previous interest from Newcastle United and Aston Villa suggests there would be no shortage of suitors should Liverpool decide to cash in before his contract expires in 2027.
Decision time for Slot
Liverpool face a crucial decision on whether to offer their longest-serving player an extension or facilitate a transfer to avoid losing him on a free.
The team will likely rely on his experience in the final weeks of the season as they handle a heavy home workload.
But with Konate closing in on a new deal and Jacquet arriving from Rennes, Gomez will need to demonstrate his continued value to remain part of the first-team rotation during a busy transfer summer.
