Roberto Firmino departed Liverpool at the end of his contract in June 2023 to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, and he has since scored nine goals in the Middle East.
Former Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino has become the pastor of an evangelical church in Maceio, Brazil, which he created with his wife, Larissa Pereira.
According to Brazilian news site Globo, it occurred on Sunday, June 30. Firmino and Pereira stated on social media, “Since our first encounter with Christ, a desire has burned in our hearts.” We want others to feel the love that has touched us. We now have another desire and responsibility: to become pastors for God.”
However, he left to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli 12 months ago. Since going to the Middle East, Firmino has only scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 34 matches. Al-Ahli finished third last season, trailing Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
Firmino discussed his departure from Liverpool in his book ‘Si Senor: My Liverpool Years’, which chronicled his lengthy stay at Anfield. He admitted that a late substitute appearance in a 2-0 victory against Wolves in March 2023 “broke the camel’s back” before quickly alerting Klopp about his choice.
“This was not a war. It was simply a difference of opinion about what I could provide to Liverpool,” Firmino said in his book.
“I reflected deeply and realized that God’s purpose was to take me somewhere else. The signs had been there since that conversation with Pastor Daniel in Maceio. I’d been stubborn.
“God did not want me to stay in Liverpool, but I insisted. I didn’t listen. But I couldn’t escape it any longer. It was time to accept. I thought it was time for me to search for a new challenge and purpose. My stay in Liverpool had come to an end.
“It had been a great story that I wanted to end properly. We are extremely grateful for everything we experienced in England; all of my and my family’s wishes came true. We experienced the greatest thrills and successes; it was all quite emotional. And we didn’t want to leave feeling bitter, angry, or resentful.”
