Celtic left disappointed as Andy Robertson confirms future plans

Cameron Smith

• 15 Jan 2026 10:03 CST
• 4 min read

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Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has confirmed that he would like to sign a new contract at the club, although he will consult his family before making a final decision.

The Scotland captain’s current deal at Anfield is due to expire at the end of June and Liverpool are yet to formally submit an extension offer.

Robertson, 31, has made 20 appearances across all competitions so far this season, but he has only started two of Liverpool’s last 10 Premier League fixtures and he is currently set to become a free agent this summer.

Scottish Premiership giants Celtic have been tipped as a possible destination for the ex-Hull City defender in 2026, but Robertson remains eager to stay at Liverpool if the conditions of a contract extension are right.

Andy Robertson delivers Liverpool contract update

When asked if he would like to stay at Liverpool, Robertson admitted to BBC Sport: “Yes, but it's a difficult question.

“I've got five months left and we need to see what the option is to stay or if there's options to go and things like that. I need to sit down with my family and decide.

“After a stressful summer, I'm just trying to enjoy being a part of it and being a Liverpool player.

“I wanted to qualify for the World Cup and thankfully we've managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family wants going forward.”

Milos Kerkez has usurped Robertson as Liverpool’s first choice left-back since his arrival from Bournemouth over the summer and the Scotland international has confirmed that game time will play a role in whether he decides to stay at Anfield.

“I can focus on the last eight-and-a-half years. I think Jurgen Klopp left me out for one game and I was raging. So I'm a player who wants to play,” the 31-year-old said.

“I've played through injuries. I've played when I'm not 100% fit. I've played when I've only been 50/40/30% fit for this club and my country. I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that's not happening, so that's what is different.

“I have a different role here this season which I'm getting enjoyment out of, but at the end of the day, footballers want to play and if anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don't belong at any football club.”

He added: “That's always my argument, you should always want to push to be in the team. If you're happy to sit on the bench, then I don't think you have the right attitude.

“I think I've played well in the games I've played this season. Maybe I've not played as much as I would have liked, but it's nothing I've been surprised by. Let's see what happens.

“I've given absolutely everything for the club for the last eight and a half years and the club have been very good to me - they've rewarded me with good contracts when I have been playing well,” Robertson continued.

“Nobody can deny what I have given to this club. I've given everything day in and day out and put in some performances which I think have been good, and I hope others agree - I've won a lot of trophies and had a lot of good days here.

“My relationship with the people higher up in the club has always been excellent since the day I came in. Signing me for £8m and then doing what I have done helps that, which I remind people of all the time!

“The relationship is good and it's not quite 'what do they need to show me and what do I need to show them' as we've shown each other more than enough respect over the last eight and a half years. We'll see what comes.”

A summer move to Celtic remains on the cards for Robertson, however he is yet to confirm that a Liverpool departure will take place.

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