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Kostas Tsimikas looks increasingly likely to be back in Liverpool’s squad next season – at least on paper – but his long‑term future at Anfield still feels up in the balance. The Greek left‑back has endured a difficult loan at Roma and is now widely expected to return to Merseyside ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Roma have not been fully convinced by Tsimikas, and club are prepared to send him back to Liverpool rather than push for a permanent deal. That assessment is backed up by the numbers: the 29‑year‑old has featured in just four Serie A games this season, plus a handful of cup and European outings, leaving him far from the established starter he hoped to become in Rome.
Gian Piero Gasperini has often preferred other options at left‑back, even using right‑back cover on that flank instead of turning regularly to Tsimikas.
Now Greek outlet Sport24 have reported that Tsimikas has been informed by the Anfield club that he will be a back-up to Milos Kerkez in the 2026/27 campaign, and will return to the club following his loan in Serie A.
His situation briefly became a live topic at Anfield in January. When Tottenham explored a move for Andy Robertson during the winter window, Liverpool looked into recalling Tsimikas as part of the contingency plan, with Roma director Ricky Massara confirming talks over a possible early return. Once Spurs were pushed back and Robertson stayed put, any immediate comeback was shelved and Tsimikas remained in Italy to fight for minutes.
Speaking back in January, the Greece international said of his future:
“I’m very focused on my team. I want to be part of this group and improve as a player. We’ve heard a lot of rumours, a lot of information, but it’s better to cover your ears and just try to give your best when the opportunities come. For me, my only goal is this: I am here and I want to show the best of myself.”
“I try to give the best version of myself every time the coach gives me the opportunity. I try to take advantage of it. My goal is to evolve as a footballer, to progress and I believe I can give much more. This is and will remain my goal.”
Looking ahead to 2026/27, Tsimikas is under contract with Liverpool until June 2027 after signing a long‑term extension in 2023. It then suggests that the club are happy to allow him to depart on a free transfer, as this summer will be the last opportunity to get any meaningful fee for the 29-year-old.
