Arne Slot’s first summer at Anfield has already seen a major shake-up — with new arrivals including Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, while high-profile names like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Díaz, and Darwin Núñez have departed.
Amid the flurry of changes, questions have been swirling around the future of Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo. The 32-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Stuttgart in 2023, made just one Premier League start last season but still earned respect from fans for his tireless, unglamorous contributions in the middle of the park.
Despite interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and other Bundesliga sides, reports suggest Endo will remain on Merseyside for the 2025/26 campaign. Sources close to the player say he and his family are settled, and Slot values his ability to cover multiple positions — particularly as an emergency option at centre-back.
Endo featured 20 times in the league last term and even started in defence on three occasions, including the Carabao Cup semi-final against Spurs. With Liverpool still pursuing Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi but facing centre-back shortages, Endo’s versatility could prove vital.
For now, he looks set to spend another season as a reliable squad player, offering depth in both midfield and defence — a decision that makes sense for a club balancing new signings with experienced heads.
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