Former Liverpool player Roberto Firmino, along with his wife Larissa Pereira, is now a pastor of an evangelical church they founded in Maceio, Brazil.
Firmino left Liverpool last summer after an impressive eight years with the club, during which he made 362 appearances, scored 111 goals, and provided 75 assists.
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According to Brazilian news source Globo, the couple announced on Instagram that they are now pastors, stating: “Since our first encounter with Christ, a desire burned in our hearts.
We want people to feel this love that reached us. Now we have another desire and responsibility: to become pastors on behalf of God.”
Firmino was a key part of Liverpool’s formidable attack, forming a strong partnership with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, leading the team to Premier League and Champions League success.
Under Jurgen Klopp’s guidance, Firmino became an essential player for Liverpool, beloved by fans for his performances and contributions.
Despite struggling to regain his old form in the Middle East, with nine goals and seven assists in 34 games, he remains adored by Liverpool supporters.
Klopp highly valued Firmino, often relying on him to inspire the team during challenging times.