“It’s been an honour” - Midfielder announces exit from Liverpool in heartfelt social media post
Midfielder James Balagizi has announced his departure from Liverpool FC after spending his youth career at the club. Despite loan spells at several clubs, he was unable to secure a first-team position and is now moving on to the next stage of his career.
Why it matters
This highlights the high-pressure environment of elite football academies where many talented players fail to break into the senior squad.
One midfielder has announced his exit from Liverpool on Monday in a heartfelt social media post thanking everyone who's helped him throughout his time with the Reds.
Andy Robertson , Ibrahima Konate and Mo Salah all left Anfield on high-profile free transfers over the summer, and another player whose contract expired since the end of last season is James Balagizi .
The midfielder progressed through the various age grades in LFC's academy but never made an official first-team appearance, with the closest he came being two matches as an unused substitute in the 2021/22 season ( Transfermarkt ).
Now 22, Balagizi took to Instagram on Monday to announce that his time with Liverpool has come to an end, confirming the personal news with a poignant message of gratitude.
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