Antonee Robinson, a key player for the United States men’s national soccer team, has reiterated his commitment to Fulham FC, dismissing recent transfer rumors linking him with a move to Liverpool. The 27-year-old left-back reflects on a thriving season with Fulham, which has seen the club advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals and secure a place in the top half of the Premier League.

Robinson’s impressive performance on the field earned him the accolade of 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year in January, further cementing his status as a valuable asset to the team.

Transfer Rumors and Professional Focus

Although there has been substantial interest from other clubs, including Liverpool, sources close to Fulham suggest that the club is not looking to transfer Robinson. He has expressed a prudent approach towards the speculation surrounding his future, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus amidst outside chatter.

“I’ve been in the game long enough now to kind of know you have to block out the outside noise… You just have to take everything with a grain of salt,” Robinson said in an interview with ESPN.

He further elaborated, noting that he receives more messages about transfer rumors from friends and family than he sees in the media himself, highlighting the noise around transfer news as part of the landscape of professional sports.

Aspirations at Fulham

In an appearance on ESPN’s Fútbol Americas with Herculez Gomez, Robinson expressed a strong desire to achieve his European ambitions while playing for Fulham. He stated, “I’m truly focused on just reaching the level I feel I can, which takes a lot of work off the pitch as well… Eventually I want to perform at the highest level that I can.” His goal includes participating in prestigious tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League.

FA Cup Triumph Over Manchester United

In a recent FA Cup match, Fulham succeeded in a nail-biting penalty shootout against Manchester United, overcoming past disappointments against the club. Robinson notably took the fourth penalty in Fulham’s triumph that ended 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in regular time.

An emotional Robinson described the victory as a moment of relief, especially considering previous encounters that had ended unfavorably for Fulham. Reflecting on the significance of the win, he said, “It felt really personal because it’s stung a lot… So I think it just felt a bit of relief to… deservedly beat them and advance through to the next round.”