Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas Joins AS Roma on Loan for the Season

liverpool - Liverpool confirms the loan transfer of defender Kostas Tsimikas to AS Roma until the end of the season. Tsimikas, 29, joined Liverpool in 2020 and has made 115 appearances for the club.

Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas Joins AS Roma on Loan

Liverpool has officially announced the loan transfer of 29-year-old defender Kostas Tsimikas to AS Roma until the end of the season. Tsimikas, who arrived at Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020, has accumulated 115 appearances for the club.

Background and Transfer Details

Following the arrival of Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth earlier this summer, Tsimikas was anticipated to leave Liverpool, initially seeking a permanent move. However, the left-back will now spend the season on loan in Serie A with Roma. It is noted that Roma does not hold an option to make the transfer permanent and will cover Tsimikas' wages for the duration of the loan.

Contract Extension and Future

Tsimikas extended his contract with Liverpool in 2023, with the deal set to expire in 2027, indicating his continued ties with the club beyond the current loan spell at AS Roma.