Fabio Aurelio will leave Liverpool this summer when his contract expires.

The 30-year old Brazilian joined the Reds in 2006 from Valencia but will move on despite manager Rafael Benitez saying they were trying to work out an extension for him.

"Fabio's contract is nearly finished and he is going to leave us," Benitez told the club's official website.

"We had been trying to work something out with regards an extension but it was a pity that we couldn't.

"Fabio is a top professional, a great player and a really good lad. I mean every single word I say about him.

"It has been a pleasure having him here and we really will miss him."