Despite never playing a game for Liverpool, the club confirmed that one forgotten player will remain at Anfield after releasing their retained list.
The upcoming campaign will be one of change for the Merseyside giants as Arne Slot takes up the role of first-team coach after the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
And, along with the off-field staff, there will be plenty of changes on the pitch as well as the club confirmed the exits 10 players – most from the academy.
However, amid the outgoings at Anfield, one player who has never made a senior appearance for Liverpool – despite joining in 2018 – will remain.
The player in question is Anderson Arroyo – who spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Spanish second division side Burgos CF.
Anderson Arroyo will remain at Anfield despite never playing a game for them since joining
Ahead of Arne Slot’s debut campaign at Liverpool, the club confirmed the retained list
Arroyo joined the Reds as an 18-year-old back in 2018 but couldn’t get a work permit and was sent on loan to Spanish side Real Mallorca.
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Due to this, the Colombian has since failed to make an appearance for the Reds and, instead, has spent consecutive seasons on loan.
Clubs that Arroyo has spent time at include Deportivo Alaves, CD Mirandes and Salamanca.
A report last year claimed that Arroyo could earn a work permit by playing in La Liga or by breaking into the Colombian national team.
However, the 24-year-old has yet to fulfil either criteria.
While Arroyo will remain at the club, the Reds confirmed the departure of 10 players after revealing their retained list ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Last month, the Reds confirmed the news that first-team stars Thiago and Joel Matip would be departing upon the expiry of the contract.
Arroyo ,24, spent last season on loan with Spanish second division side Burgos CF
Now, along with the aforementioned duo, the club confirmed that Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne and Cody Pennington will all leave.
As well as a number of notable departures, the club confirmed that first-team goalkeeper Adrian has been offered a new deal as well as academy keepers Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman.