FOWLER CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL EXIT
Sporting Life 11 May 2007
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has confirmed that his contract at
Anfield will not be extended beyond this season.
The striker's deal runs out in the summer and he has been told by
manager Rafael Benitez that he is free to leave the club.
Fowler will play against Charlton on Sunday in his last match at
Anfield in a red shirt, and could also feature in the Champions
League final in Athens on May 23.
He said: "Obviously it will be an emotional day for me but I want
everyone to know I am still completely focused on what I see as two
very important games ahead for the club.
"Firstly I want to play well and win against Charlton to help us
finish third, and then there is the preparation for and hopefully
playing a part in the Champions League final.
"I will think about everything else after that because I don't want
anything to interfere with such an important match.
"I also want people to know I have not even thought about my future
beyond Liverpool.
"The manager explained the situation to me this week and I wasn't a
bit surprised to be honest.
"But everyone knows I've treated every game back at Liverpool in
exactly the same way and given all I could for the team, and that's
going to be the case in the last two matches as well."
Fowler, speaking to the Liverpool Echo, said: "At least this time I
will get a chance to say goodbye properly because I was gutted the
way it happened last time."
Fowler first left Anfield under a cloud to join Leeds when Gerard
Houllier was manager.
He added: "Since I've been back the support I have had from the
fans has been tremendous, it's been even better than it was first
time around.
"Maybe you appreciate it even more when you've been away and missed
it so much, but I'll never forget the reception they gave me and
will always be thankful for it.
"I just hope I can finish with a few goals and a Champions League
final win. That will be the perfect way to end the season for
me."
