Liverpool Journalist Uncovers Shockingly Low Price Atletico Madrid Plan to Pay for Robertson

Robertson to Atletico? Liverpool Fans Stunned by Lowball Offer Amid Transfer Talks

Over the weekend, Liverpool fans were stunned by reports suggesting that Andy Robertson is open to a summer move to Atletico Madrid.

Fabrizio Romano dropped the bombshell on Saturday, revealing that discussions are already underway between the LaLiga giants and Liverpool over a potential transfer, with the 31-year-old left-back reportedly viewed as a ‘priority’ signing for Diego Simeone’s side.

Additional information about Atletico’s pursuit of Robertson has since surfaced, and one particular detail is unlikely to sit well with the Anfield faithful.

Atletico’s Offer for Robertson Raises Eyebrows

According to The Times’ Paul Joyce, Atletico Madrid are hoping to land Robertson for just €5 million (£4.2 million)—a figure many Liverpool supporters would consider shockingly low for a player of his experience and influence.

The Scotland captain originally joined Liverpool from Hull City for £8.5 million in 2017 and has since become a cornerstone of the team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. However, with just one year remaining on his contract and Milos Kerkez expected to arrive from Bournemouth, his long-term future at Anfield is uncertain.

Despite being Atletico’s primary target, the Spanish club are reportedly weighing up a move for Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne as a backup option if talks with Liverpool don’t progress.

Selling Robertson for £4.2m Would Be a Costly Mistake

While Robertson may not have been at his best last season, and with his current contract running down, letting him go for just over £4 million would seem like a major undervaluation.

At 31, he still has several strong seasons ahead of him and could continue to play an important role under Arne Slot—even if his minutes are reduced with the likely arrival of Kerkez. Given Liverpool’s expected involvement in multiple competitions and a packed fixture list, depth in the squad will be crucial.

If Robertson is set on joining Atletico after years of loyal service, Liverpool may feel obliged to consider the move. However, FSG shouldn’t allow themselves to be pressured into a cut-price deal that doesn’t reflect the defender’s true worth—especially if they still regard him as a key part of the squad.

Many Reds fans will be hoping that Atletico’s attempt to sign Robertson stalls, prompting them to turn their attention to Digne instead.