Roberto Firmino Switches Shirt Numbers
Jun 22, 2017, by Chris
Roberto Firmino will wear Liverpool's No.9 jersey for the upcoming season, while new signing Mohamed Salah getting his previous shirt number 11. Since joining the Reds in 2015, the Brazilian has held No.11, but has requested to move to the No.9 shirt starting next season.
Roberto Firmino to Wear No.9 Shirt For 2017-18 Season
Following on the announcement that new signing Mohamed Salah receiving the shirt number 11, Liverpool released a statement on the website regarding Firmino's shirt number switch and offers their supporters the opportunity to have them personally signed by the Brazilian.
"As a gesture to those fans who have already purchased the official 2017-18 jersey with Firmino's name and number 11 on the back, Roberto would like to offer supporters the opportunity to have them personally signed by him. All official 2017-18 season shirts with ‘Firmino 11’ printed on them should be sent to Anfield by August 18, 2017 with a stamped self-addressed envelope big enough to contain your jersey. It will then be signed by Firmino and returned using the self-addressed envelope."
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