Liverpool confirmed yesterday that Fabinho has left the club on a permanent basis, and his close friend Alisson bid him farewell shortly after the news broke.
Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, and now Fabinho have all left Liverpool for Saudi Arabia. The latter is undoubtedly the most significant loss of the three, and a replacement must be found.
Liverpool posted a video yesterday on X/Twitter and other social media outlets in which a number of their great players addressed their final goodbyes to Fabinho. Allison, a fellow Brazilian, was one of them.
After leaving Liverpool, Alisson sends a message to Fabinho.
Fabinho was recruited by Liverpool from Monaco in the summer of 2018.
The Brazilian needed some time to adjust, but he eventually established himself as one of Liverpool’s most vital players. He was instrumental in the Reds winning every trophy over the last five years.
Fabinho, like many of his colleagues, had a difficult season last season, but it was expected that he would stay at Liverpool and return to his best.
However, Al Itthad of Saudi Arabia came in with a hefty offer for the 29-year-old, which he accepted, ending his five-year spell at Anfield.
In a video posted yesterday, several Liverpool players paid a poignant homage to Fabinho.
“I’m not too happy to come here, to say words of farewell for you, but I know that all good things come to an end,” Alisson added.
“You and Rebeca (Fabinho’s wife) are like my family; you’re like my brother and sister.” “I adore you, man.”
Liverpool’s park suddenly has a Fabinho-sized gap in the center of it.
For many years, the Brazilian was one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League. He was a standout for the Reds and one of the main reasons they were so successful.
Liverpool must now find a successor. Although Romeo Lavia has been prominently connected, Southampton will not budge on their demands.
This complicates matters for Klopp, who must find a way to bring in someone capable of playing at the level necessary in the crucial number six position.
