Highlights

• Brazil star Roberto Firmino will go down as one of the best players to ever play for Liverpool.
• The forward left the club in the summer of 2023 after an eight-year spell at Anfield, winning six major titles.
• Ahead of his departure Firmino generously prepared 200 gift boxes for friends, family, team-mates and club staff.

Roberto Firmino played a pivotal role in Jurgen Klopp's success with Liverpool between 2018 and 2023. Right up until his final game for the club, the Brazilian was an integral part of the side's attacking prowess. His unselfishness, work rate, and skill at dropping deep to link up play were central to the Reds' attacking style under the German coach, ensuring Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were able to score as many goals as they did.

Known for his "no-look" goals and flamboyant celebrations, Firmino's contributions extend beyond his goalscoring exploits. His ability to press high up the pitch and disrupt the opposition's build-up play were instrumental in implementing Klopp's gegenpressing philosophy - the main reason the club were so difficult to play against.

Firmino is unquestionably one of the 10 greatest South American players to ever play Premier League football. After 362 appearances in over five years, producing 111 goals and 79 assists along the way, the Brazilian left the Merseyside outfit in 2023.

The attacker established himself as a real fan favourite at Anfield following his arrival from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim. Liverpool's supporters adore him and were gutted to see him leave. Ahead of his departure from the club, Firmino showed his true colours with a lovely gesture for everyone involved at the club.

Roberto Firmino's Goodbye to Liverpool

What a way to bow out after eight years at Anfield

After his final appearance at Anfield against Aston Villa, Firmino prepared gift boxes for over 200 people. The day after the clash with the Midlands outfit, he presented guests with gift boxes that included a signed shirt and a perfume created by the man himself. Among the guests were club employees, teammates, friends, and family.

The party was unsurprisingly emotional, given his popularity at the club. The gesture by Firmino showed how much his time at Liverpool meant to him and why he'll always occupy a special place in the hearts of everyone associated with the club.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Roberto Firmino's Liverpool career in numbers:

- Matches: 352

- Goals: 111

- Assists: 79

Following a leaving party at Anfield, Klopp stood up to say a few words, praising the 32-year-old as a "really special player," Per the Daily Mail, the German boss said: "You are so football smart, in training sessions you are the first to get the exercise. It's like you saw it once: 'Ah, okay, go for it'. It's really special and it makes you the player you are, with all the technical stuff, but your football brain is incredible. That's all good and makes you the player you are."

Speaking after his final Anfield appearance, the Brazilian said, via The Independent: “It is time, unfortunately. The cycle here is ended, and I understand it is time to go. I am very proud for everything that I have done here with the team, what we achieved together and the beautiful history we made together. It was absolutely incredible. We are leaving a great legacy.”

Firmino Now Plies His Trade in Saudi Arabia

The Brazilian joined Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023

Firmino left Liverpool in the summer of 2023 after winning six major titles with the club, including the Premier League and the Champions League. The Brazilian completed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli on a three-year contract after his deal at Anfield expired.

The Brazilian decided in March 2023 that he would not be extending his stay at Liverpool, just days before scoring in the historical 7-0 win over Manchester United. The decision was confirmed by Klopp just one week later as he said during a press conference: "Surprised? Yes, a little bit, but I was not hit by surprise, actually it’s a normal thing to do."

Firmino only scored one hat-trick during his spell at Anfield, in a game against Arsenal, but he managed to achieve that feat in his very first competitive match for the Saudi side in a 3-1 win against Al-Hazm.

However, the 32-year-old has struggled for form following his heroics in his first game, having only scored three more times at the time of writing. There were even talk of him leaving in January after just six months with Al-Ahli. That said, the Brazilian opted to stay - until the end of the season at least.

All statistics collected via Transfermarkt and correct as of 31/03/2024.