Wataru Endo makes 'unexpected' decision over leaving Liverpool after Premier League title win

Wataru Endo has become a cult-hero at Liverpool due to the performances he put in when called upon by Arne Slot.

The midfielder wasn’t a regular starter for the Dutchman due to the performances that Ryan Gravenberch put in throughout the 2024-25 campaign, but when he was used, he more than proved his worth.

The Japan international was often brought on in the dying embers of games to hold the Anfield outfit’s lead, and more often than not, he managed to do that.

However, due to the lack of playing time a lot of Liverpool’s players, such as Harvey Elliott, have received this term, a fair few members of their first-team squad are set to exit this summer.

Caoimhin Kelleher and Nat Phillips were the first two to exit Anfield, and with Jarell Quansah’s move to Bayer Leverkusen close to completion, the revamp has already begun.

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Endo has been one of the many players rumoured to be on the way out, but now sources close to the midfielder have shared his stance on the matter.

Wataru Endo wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place

As per a report from journalist David Lynch, who was talking to Sports Mole, it seems like Endo has already made up his mind about his future.

“I’ve spoke to people close to Wataru Endo only a couple of weeks ago, and I don’t think he’s going to go, I think he’s determined to stay,” he said.

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“And I did not expect that to be totally honest, I thought he would maybe be more willing to move on and want to play more football.

“But, he seems to be happy where he is, he wants to play more, yes, but he wants to battle to do that next season at Liverpool and not give up on his dream of playing for Liverpool.”

Wataru Endo wanting to stay at Anfield can only be good news for Liverpool

The 2025-26 summer transfer window has already been full of change for Liverpool by their standards.

The Reds may have been one of the most dominant teams in the Premier League last season, but with the way that things ended, it’s clear that some improvements need to be made.

However, the fact that Endo wants to stay at the club is good news as his experience, coupled with his defensive ability, are just two of the things that make him a perfect member of the team.

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He’s also never kicked up a fuss and seems genuinely happy to be playing Premier League football, even if it is only now and then.

At the moment, it’s anyone’s guess what Liverpool’s team will look like at the start of the 2025-26 season, but with the way things have kicked off not even a month into the transfer window, Liverpool fans need to get ready for a whirlwind ride.

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