Liverpool officially confirmed the signing of highly-rated Uruguayan international striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica earlier this week. Campbell claims that even after the signing of Nunez, Firmino will definitely stay with the Reds
According to ESPN, the 22-year-old has cost Jurgen Klopp’s side a club-record fee of around €100 million.
Roberto Firmino used to be Klopp’s preferred option in the false nine role but he has fallen down the pecking order over the past couple of seasons. The arrivals of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz have seen Firmino become a squad player.
With his contract expiring in the summer of 2023, the future of the Brazilian international has been up in the air.
However, Campbell has insisted that Firmino will remain at Anfield next season and could probably leave on a free transfer in 12 months’ time. The former Arsenal hitman has also hailed the attitude of the former Hoffenheim star and believes he could prove to be a solid backup for Nunez next season. Campbell told Football Insider:
Roberto Firmino has etched his name in Liverpool folklore
Regardless of what Firmino decides regarding his future, he will forever be remembered as a Liverpool legend.
The Brazilian international has always been a model professional and didn’t appear to mind being overshadowed by his attacking partners Mane and Salah.
Firmino is fondly known by Liverpool fans as ‘El Systemino’ for a reason and his contributions to the Reds’ success under Klopp cannot be understated. The Brazilian has scored 98 goals in 327 appearances for the Merseyside outfit since 2015.
Selfless, hard-working and immensely talented, Firmino has been an absolute hero of the Kop.
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