Kolo Toure arrived at Anfield, well past his prime years, at the age of 32. He was signed as a backup centre-back, but during his three years at the club, he achieved a cult status of sorts.
The veteran defender was always committed on the pitch and provided some memorable performances during his time with the Merseysiders. He ended the season on a high with his commendable performance in the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla
Today, the news broke that the Reds have decided against offering a new contract to the 35-year-old and he is expected to be released from the club today.
Upon hearing the news, a lot of Liverpool fans paid tribute to the departing player on Twitter:
Goodbye, Kolo. pic.twitter.com/yOeoxnXLhK
— Kristian vS Hæhre (@vonstrenginho) June 10, 2016
I will genuinely miss Kolo Toure. A warrior on the pitch. A gentleman off it. #YNWA
— Steve Heighway II (@Mywayorthe) June 10, 2016
Genuinely gutted Kolo Toure has been released from the club. What a legend. Good luck to you, sir @KoloKolotoure28
— Jürgen Klopp (@Klopptimism) June 10, 2016
Amazing how regularly he was relied upon and outperformed defenders purchased to be 1st choice. Klopp knew. #LFC pic.twitter.com/m95EIByyu3
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) June 10, 2016
100% Commitment. No questions. Nothing got in his way. #LFC pic.twitter.com/0pxcbUfcir
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) June 10, 2016
Thank you Kolo Toure for being the only player to turn up in the Europa final second half. I'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/p44EZwWciM
— RD• (@robyndavidsonxo) June 10, 2016
Goodbye, Kolo. pic.twitter.com/yOeoxnXLhK
— Kristian vS Hæhre (@vonstrenginho) June 10, 2016
Thank you for the memories Kolo Toure. A true warrior for Liverpool
— Yeezus Al-Omran (@Abu3umran) June 10, 2016
Thanks for everything Kolo, great professional only one that turned up in the Europa final #kolotoure https://t.co/vfyOR8wYVk
— COYBIG (@lfc_d_g) June 10, 2016
We're set to release the happiest man in football – Kolo Toure.
Honestly, even if he isn't at his best anymore, he's still hilarous!#LFC
— Paul Staples (@paulstaples4) June 10, 2016
