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Andy Robertson stresses that commitment to Liverpool has never wavered, despite serious January interest from Tottenham. The Scotland captain is in the final months of a contract that ends this season. Liverpool kept Robertson during the winter window, after 369 appearances, 13 goals and 69 assists, across the Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot eras.

Tottenham held talks with Liverpool during the January transfer window about a possible move for Robertson. Both clubs discussed a deal, with the defender aware of the situation. However, Robertson chose to remain at Anfield and the negotiations ended without agreement.
“There was obviously interest there,” Robertson said of the potential Spurs move, via ESPN. “There were discussions had with both sets of clubs. But the decision was that I wanted to stay. We stayed at Liverpool and that was the decision made.”

Robertson explains that professional discussions never affected dedication on the pitch or in training sessions.
“I was never not committed. I’ve been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I’ll be committed until I’m no longer needed. That’s always been my mindset. This club has given me everything and I’ve given this club everything. It’s been a fantastic relationship so hopefully that continues and obviously January happened, but it is now gone.”

Robertson repeats that focus remained fixed on performances while contract and transfer matters unfolded. “Now we move forward and like I said, my focus never came off trying to help the lads on the pitch and in training. Whatever was happening behind the scenes happened, and all I can say is that I kept focusing on football.” Those internal talks ran in parallel with Liverpool’s push for trophies.

Since arriving from Hull City in 2017, Robertson has grown into a central figure for Liverpool. The left-back has featured 369 times in all competitions, across domestic and European campaigns. Robertson’s energy and delivery from wide areas supported Liverpool’s trophy-winning years under Klopp, and the defender continues as a key option for Arne Slot.

Robertson underlined that value again in the FA Cup, scoring a powerful goal against Wolves. Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 on Friday to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. That strike was Robertson’s 13th goal for Liverpool. The defender has also created 69 goals, highlighting consistent attacking output from left-back.

Those numbers place Robertson among the most productive defenders in Premier League history. He has 71 goal involvements in the competition, combining goals and assists. Only Leighton Baines and former Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold have more. Their attacking records are set out below in a simple comparison.

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Robertson is preparing for a busy summer as Scotland heads to the World Cup. The defender is expected to play an important role for the national team at the tournament. That international schedule comes while club future discussions continue in the background, with Liverpool monitoring the situation as the contract runs down.

The left-back has spoken carefully about what happens after this season and has kept details private. “I’ve always said that will stay between me and the club. I don’t think it will get played out in public. It is not one of them. I have got an amazing relationship with Richard [Hughes] and with Mike Gordon and Michael Edwards. I’ve had a good relationship with these people and these people brought me to the football club. They have helped make me who I am, so in that respect, we’ve had a fantastic relationship. I think out of respect to them, and they have respected me, then the conversations will be in-house. When a decision is made, and we’re getting to the point where I only have three months left on my contract, it will be announced to you guys.”

Robertson’s attacking contribution against Wolves drew attention on social media as well.

The goal highlighted why Liverpool were reluctant to sanction a January exit, even with Tottenham interest.

Despite the uncertainty, Robertson’s objectives for the remainder of the campaign are clear. “My thought process is I want to win trophies at Liverpool. That has always been my focus. Every season, I want to win trophies, whether that is an FA Cup, theEFL Cup, the Champions League, thePremier League. I always want to win trophies because the club demands it and the fans demand it. That has never changed. All of our focus is on trying to make this season as successful as possible. Hopefully, at the end of the season we can all have a smile on our faces and that is obviously what we are working towards.”

Robertson’s situation leaves Liverpool weighing contract options while Tottenham’s earlier interest remains part of the story. For now, Liverpool benefit from an experienced defender chasing more silverware under Slot. Whatever decision follows the final three months of the deal, Robertson’s comments show priority remains performance, trophies and maintaining a long-standing relationship with the club hierarchy.

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