Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has admitted he feels a sense of relief now that news of his departure has been made public. The Scotland international will depart the Reds at the conclusion of the season after a trophy-filled nine years on Merseyside.

Despite signing from then-relegated Hull City for £8million, the full-back insists he will 'never accept' the tag of Anfield legend. The 32-year-old will leave on a free transfer when his contract concludes at the end of the campaign.

Robertson, who has lifted two Premier League titles, the Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup during his time at the club, has seen his influence in the Reds' starting line-up wane following the arrival of Milos Kerkez last summer.

The left-back is poised to captain Scotland at their first World Cup appearance since 1998, when Steve Clarke's side compete in the tournament staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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