Thiago Alcantara will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, the club officially announced on Friday morning.
A club statement reads: "Thiago's time with Liverpool will come to an end this summer upon the expiration of his contract.
"The gifted midfielder — one assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders joked had been 'born in a rondo' — bids Anfield farewell after four seasons, during which he made 98 appearances and scored six goals.
"An experienced figure who boasted an incredible medal collection upon his arrival, Thiago added to it by lifting the Emirates FA Cup and FA Community Shield in 2022 with the Reds."
Jurgen Klopp added: "Before he even came to Liverpool I believed that if you really love football it would make a lot of sense if you watched Thiago Alcantara play.
"Technically, he is so, so good. A talent who could play in any team in the world and it was a privilege to have him with us.
"I already knew a lot about him as a footballer before he got here – what he did at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, how could you not? — and I could not have been happier when he decided to take on a new challenge with us.
"From that point on I got to see him up close and all I can say is 'wow'. Most importantly, he was part of a new story and helped us develop as a team because of his special qualities.
"I know injuries have been a frustration for him and also for us but the level that he was able to play at when he was available was incredible. This is what I will remember.
"Now he will go in a new direction with his family and we can only wish them well. Wherever he plays next I would be happy to watch. An artist of the game who will only ever paint the most beautiful pictures."
Much was expected from Thiago following his move from Bayern Munich to Liverpool four years ago but injuries derailed the Spaniard's Anfield career.
