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title: "Liverpool: Stephane Henchoz confirms Xherdan Shaqiri wants to leave"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-stephane-henchoz-confirms-xherdan-shaqiri-wants-to-leave/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2021-08-10T17:37:10Z"
modified: "2021-08-10T17:37:10Z"
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# Liverpool: Stephane Henchoz confirms Xherdan Shaqiri wants to leave

**Former Liverpool centre-back Stephane Henchoz has explained why Xherdan Shaqiri sees his future lying away from Anfield this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Shaqiri linked with exit

Shaqiri has spent three seasons as a Reds player, making [63 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xherdan-shaqiri/alletore/spieler/86792) and famously scoring a match-winning double at home to Manchester United back in 2018/19.

It looks as though the 29-year-old’s time on Merseyside is coming to an end, however, with first-team opportunities few and far between.

Lyon are the latest club to be [linked](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/lyon-make-offer-for-liverpools-xherdan-shaqiri/) with a move for Shaqiri, who James Pearce once [hailed](https://thisisfutbol.com/2020/11/blogs/premier-league/liverpool-fc-news-james-pearce-xherdan-shaqiri-lfc-newsnow-latest/) for having ‘breathtaking technique’.

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### The Latest: Henchoz provides update

Speaking to [*Blick*](https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/blick-kick/henchoz-ueber-wechselabsicht-shaqiri-hat-liverpool-ein-klares-signal-gesendet-id16739083.html?) \[via [*Sport Witness*](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-player-sent-clear-signal-reds-wants-transfer-away-anfield-summer/)\], Henchoz claims it is only natural that Shaqiri wants to move on, given his lack of playing time:

> “Shaqiri is an outstanding player, he has shown that many times. At Liverpool, however, the competition is simply too great.
>
> “After this excellent Euro 2020, he would like to be a regular at a club. That is why he has now sent a clear signal to Liverpool with these clear words.”

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### The Verdict: Best for all parties

It makes sense for everyone that Shaqiri finds a new club this summer, allowing him to be a key man elsewhere and generating transfer funds for Liverpool.

In Harvey Elliott, the Reds look to have a tailor-made younger replacement for the Switzerland international, and his path won’t be blocked by his senior teammate staying put.

Shaqiri has a huge amount of quality and could enjoy success elsewhere, but his time for the Reds has run its course.

***In other news, Liverpool could reportedly make a move for a midfielder this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-reds-could-move-for-renato-sanches/).***