Alan Shearer hails Liverpool star as ‘one of the best signings in Premier League history’
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That point confirmed Liverpool’s place in next season’s Champions League as Arne Slot’s side finished fifth in the Premier League 12 months after winning the title. Robertson helped Liverpool win two Premier League titles, the Champions League and three domestic cups during his time on Merseyside. ‘I think pound for pound he’s one of the best signings the Premier League has seen,’ England legend Shearer said on BBC’s Match of the Day. ‘In terms of what Liverpool paid for him… what was it, £8m?
For what he’s given to Liverpool and the way he’s played… Andy Robertson bid farewell to Liverpool (Picture: Getty) ‘Everything about him in terms of being the ultimate professional has just been first-class. I go back to the fee and it was incredible value for money.’ Ex-Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney also heaped praise on departing Liverpool legend Robertson, adding: ‘When you think about Liverpool when they had Andy Robertson on one side and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the other, they were an absolute nightmare to play against. ‘Jordan Henderson gets a lot of praise for being the leader in that great Liverpool team as captain but I think players like Robertson were a massive part of that off the pitch as well.’ Mohamed Salah also had an emotional farewell (Picture: Getty) Robertson was given a standing ovation and surrounded by his team-mates when he was subbed off during Liverpool’s final-day draw with Brentford.
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