News'I'll be there' - Roberto Firmino reveals Liverpool FC Legends wish

The Brazilian’s unforgettable eight-year spell with the Reds concluded in 2023, after 362 appearances and 111 goals.

Firmino was an integral figure under Jürgen Klopp in a period that featured glory in the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

The forward, now nearing the age of 35, is currently plying his trade at Al Sadd in Qatar and not giving any consideration to retirement from the game yet.

But when that time does one day come, he will immediately declare himself available for a return to Anfield to represent the Liverpool FC Legends squad.

“Pre-season gets harder every year, I have to admit,” Firmino told The Athletic. “But I still get the same kind of feeling every time I step onto the field.

“I feel very blessed, and all the glory belongs to Jesus. I want to keep playing for as long as I can. As long as I can stay healthy and can still contribute at a good level, I will keep going.

“Why not play for another four or five years? Until I’m 40? Yeah, maybe. Let’s see what God’s plan is.

“I will definitely return [to Anfield] at some point. It’s such a special place.

“I’d love to come back and play for the Liverpool Legends in one of those charity games. If they call me, I will be there.”

He added: “It’s been three years since I left, but I still try to watch all of Liverpool’s matches.

“The club means everything to me and my family. The people there always treated us so well.

“We have so many amazing memories. There was so much joy with the goals I was able to score, the trophies that we won and the parades we had around the city.

“It was a gift from God to be able to play there for so long. I’m proud of what we achieved.”