Liverpool loanee Bajcetic to fans: It pains me deeply...

Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic, who spent the latter part of the season on loan at UD Las Palmas, recently shared an emotional message with the club's supporters after their relegation from La Liga was confirmed. Las Palmas' fate was sealed on Wednesday following a 1-0 defeat to Sevilla.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bajcetic addressed the club's fanbase directly, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation, particularly for them. He wrote that the team "haven’t been able to achieve our goal of staying in the league you deserve." Reflecting on his brief time at the club since joining in January, he stated, "In four months, I’ve realised how much this club’s fans love, and it pains me deeply to have let you down." Looking ahead, Bajcetic expressed his certainty that Las Palmas will eventually return "to where this club belongs" and pledged his continued support, stating he will "always be cheering you on as one of your own." He concluded his message by thanking the fans for their unwavering support.

An interesting season!

Bajcetic's 2024/25 season has been marked by transitions. He began the campaign at RB Salzburg, having followed former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders to Austria. However, his playing time there was limited to 895 minutes across 19 appearances before Lijnders' reported departure. In January, he joined Las Palmas on loan, entering the demanding environment of a Spanish top-flight relegation battle. During his spell with Las Palmas, he made 14 appearances, scoring one goal, but ultimately could not help the team avoid the drop.

Looking ahead, the young midfielder is expected to focus on preparing for the next season. While there had been recent rumors linking him with another potential loan move, such as to Villareal, it appears increasingly likely that he will have the opportunity to compete for a place in the Liverpool squad when preseason training camp begins.

Bajcetic's emotional message underscores the disappointment surrounding Las Palmas' relegation, bringing a challenging loan spell to a close as he now prepares for the next step in his career back at Liverpool.