Liverpool’s summer just went from bad to worse. Cody Gakpo has told the club he wants out, adding another layer of chaos to an Anfield that has already lost Mohamed Salah and manager Arne Slot in quick succession.
The Dutch forward’s desire to leave reportedly stems from concerns over reduced playing time and the general uncertainty swirling around the club following its managerial shakeup.
What’s driving Gakpo toward the exit
Salah’s contract was terminated early in 2026. That departure didn’t just leave a hole in the lineup. It left a hole in the club’s identity.
Then there’s the Arne Slot factor. The manager who brought Gakpo further into the fold is gone too.
