Liverpool have already said goodbye to Jurgen Klopp and there are more departures for Reds supporters to handle this summer.
Klopp’s emotional farewell on the final day of the Premier League season has paved the way for Arne Slot to come in as the new Liverpool boss.
After nearly nine years in the Anfield hot seat, Klopp is moving on – and he isn’t alone.
Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are leaving too whilst staff members such as Pep Lijnders, Vitor Matos, Peter Krawietz and John Achterberg are all leaving.
There are bound to be more comings and goings over the summer with Slot keen to stamp his impact on the club.
Some players may need to move on for first-team action elsewhere and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher may be one of them.
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Kelleher has been one of the better backup goalkeepers in the Premier League in recent times but may have lost his top spot to Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega.
The Irishman is now 25 but has only made 15 Premier League appearances having been stuck behind Alisson.
Kelleher filled in admirably for Alisson this season, playing 10 Premier League games and 26 in total across all competitions.
Now approaching another transfer window, Kelleher has told The Athletic that he absolutely loved his period as Liverpool’s number one stopper this past season.
Kelleher felt that he ‘thrived’ in goal for Liverpool and has now proven that he can perform consistently as a Premier League goalkeeper.
Kelleher added that his time at Liverpool has been ‘amazing’ but he wants to be a first-choice goalkeeper somewhere – whether that is at Liverpool or with another club.
“It was the first time in my career that I’d had a spell like that and I loved it,” said Kelleher. “I thrived on it. I’d been waiting for a moment like that. It was a massive opportunity for me to be Liverpool’s No 1 for that long.”
“It was my time to show the level I believe I can perform at and the level people at the club think I’m able to play at. I proved that I’m good enough to play in the Premier League — I’m comfortable there. I’ve always had that belief in myself. Proving it to people was satisfying.”
“I’ve had such an amazing time at Liverpool. It’s been a crazy journey for me and one that I’ve absolutely loved. I love the club, I love the fans and I have a great relationship with the players and the staff. Whether it’s here at Liverpool or somewhere else, I do feel the next step for me is to be a No 1,” he added.
Kelleher seems willing to leave Liverpool this summer in search of first-team opportunities and one potential destination is Celtic.
HITC understands that Celtic are interested in signing Kelleher having seen their first-choice goalkeeper Joe Hart retire.
A deal won’t be cheap for Celtic, especially in terms of a transfer fee, but the Bhoys will hope that guaranteed first-team football can tempt Kelleher to Scotland.
Liverpool would surely only let Kelleher leave if another goalkeeper was coming and Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow seems open to following Arne Slot to Anfield.
Kelleher’s comments may be viewed as a ‘come-and-get-me’ plea to potentially interested clubs and his displays this season mean he surely won’t be short of interest.
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