Liverpool expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2027 and 2028? When could Virgil van Dijk and Alisson leave?

Nobody at Liverpool will have fond memories of 2025-26 given the club experienced one of its most traumatic campaigns of the 21st century.

In terms of matters on the pitch, the Reds surrendered their Premier League title to Arsenal with a whimper, finishing fifth with just 60 points, ultimately leading to the dismissal of Arne Slot.

Supporters had grown disillusioned with his style of play and cold attitude, but while many thought it was the right decision, the fanbase were more split regarding the exit of two legends.

Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson waved goodbye to the Anfield faithful after the Merseysiders' 1-1 draw with Brentford, and there was not a dry eye in the stands.

To make matters worse, Ibrahima Konate did not extend his contract and opted to join Real Madrid, following in the footsteps of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Given the number of exits, fans are wondering what the future holds for the likes of captain Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson Becker, both of whom were central to the club's success under Jurgen Klopp as well as the Premier League triumph under Slot in 2024-25.

Here, following the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window, Sports Mole takes a look at which Liverpool players have contracts that expire in the summer of 2027 and in 2028.

Which Liverpool players are out of contract in the summer of 2027?

Alisson Becker

Age: 33

Position: Goalkeeper

Transfer value: £14.8m

Joined: July 19, 2018

Joining fee: £53.6m

Liverpool appearances: 335

Liverpool clean sheets: 137

Honours

Premier League (2): 2019-20, 2024-25
FA Cup (1): 2021-22
EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
Champions League (1): 2018-19
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
Club World Cup (1): 2019-20

Alisson has been Liverpool's undisputed number one for eight seasons, and though he had been linked with a switch to Juventus, the Brazilian did not leave in the summer of 2026, but his deal does expire in 2027.

Giorgi Mamardashvili deputised a number of times in 2025-26 when Alisson picked up injuries, but reports have suggested that the Reds do not view the shot-stopper as the long-term successor to their current number one.

Virgil van Dijk

Age: 35

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £15.7m

Joined: January 1, 2018

Joining fee: £72.6m

Liverpool appearances: 376

Liverpool goals: 36

Honours

Premier League (2): 2019-20, 2024-25
FA Cup (1): 2021-22
EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
Community Shield (1): 2022
Champions League (1): 2018-19
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
Club World Cup (1): 2019-20
Scottish Premiership (2): 2013-14, 2014-15
Scottish League Cup (1): 2014-15

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has won every trophy at the highest level of club football since joining the Reds in 2018, and he penned a new two-year deal at the end of 2024-25.

The Dutchman has shown no signs of slowing down physically, and the club will want him to stay on board to mentor the slew of young centre-backs that have been signed in recent windows.

It will be intriguing to see whether Van Dijk extends beyond his 36th birthday, but an exit may be on the table sooner rather than later.

Wataru Endo

Age: 33

Position: Defensive midfielder

Transfer value: £4.4m

Joined: August 18, 2023

Joining fee: £17.2m

Liverpool appearances: 87

Liverpool goals: 2

Honours

Premier League (1): 2024-25
EFL Cup (1): 2023-24
AFC Champions League (1): 2016-17
Japanese League Cup (1): 2016

Wataru Endo has never been more than a fringe midfielder during his time at Anfield, but the Japan international has mentioned in the past that he hopes to win more trophies as he runs into the final year of his contract.

Slot made sparing use of the former Stuttgart man, but Andoni Iraola could offer more minutes to Endo, especially given his versatility.

Joe Gomez

Age: 29

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £13m

Joined: July 1, 2015

Joining fee: £4.2m

Liverpool appearances: 274

Liverpool goals: 0

Honours

Premier League (2): 2019-20, 2024-25
FA Cup (1): 2021-22
EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
Community Shield (1): 2022
Champions League (1): 2018-19
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
Club World Cup (1): 2019-20

An exit in 2025 was mooted for versatile yet injury-prone defender Joe Gomez, but a transfer ultimately failed to materialise, and the centre-back still has an opportunity to finally score his first senior goal with Liverpool.

That being said, he will likely be on the search for a new club in the summer of 2027 once his deal expires.

Kostas Tsimikas

Age: 30

Position: Left-back

Transfer value: £3.9m

Joined: August 10, 2020

Joining fee: £11.2m

Liverpool appearances: 116

Liverpool goals: 0

Honours

Premier League (1): 2024-25
FA Cup (1): 2021-22
EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
Community Shield (1): 2022
Greek Super League (2): 2015-16, 2019-20

Kostas Tsimikas opted to join Roma on loan for 2025-26 after being pushed down to third-choice at left-back following the arrival of Kerkez, though the Greece international is currently the Hungarian's backup.

Calvin Ramsay

Age: 23

Position: Right-back

Transfer value: £1.3m

Joined: July 1, 2022

Joining fee: £4.2m

Liverpool appearances: 4

Liverpool goals: 0

Honours

None

Calvin Ramsay's Liverpool career has not taken off due to injuries, and given he has joined St Mirren on loan for the rest of the 2026-27 season, he has almost certainly played his last game as a Reds player.

The 23-year-old made the matchday squad numerous times under Slot, but the manager preferred to start midfielders such as Dominik Szoboszlai at full-back instead when the likes of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong were injured.

Which Liverpool players are out of contract in the summer of 2028?

Federico Chiesa

Age: 28

Position: Winger

Transfer value: £11.2m

Joined: August 29, 2024

Joining fee: £12.5m

Liverpool appearances: 50

Liverpool goals: 5

Honours

Premier League: 2024-25

A popular figure amongst fans, Federico Chiesa will always be remembered for giving his all and turning up with a smile on his face.

Unfortunately for the Italian, he has too often looked out of place, and a transfer in 2027 cannot be ruled out.

Alexis Mac Allister

Age: 27

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £60.13m

Joined: June 8, 2023

Joining fee: £35m

Liverpool appearances: 152

Liverpool goals: 19

Honours

Premier League: 2024-25
EFL Cup: 2023-24

Alexis Mac Allister signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee of just £35m in 2023, and he has at times arguably been the best midfielder in the Premier League.

However, it was perhaps telling that Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch were given extensions in 2026, while he was not, and that should be seen as an indicator of where his future lies.

Rio Ngumoha

Age: 18

Position: Winger

Transfer value: £25.77m

Joined: September 4, 2024

Joining fee: N/A

Liverpool appearances: 32

Liverpool goals: 2

Honours

None

Rio Ngumoha joined from Chelsea's youth ranks in 2024 aged just 16, and he has already established himself as one of the Premier League's most exciting prospects.

He is set for a significant role in Liverpool's starting XI in 2026-27, and while his contract expires in 2028, he is expected to sign a long-term deal now that he has turned 18.