Joao Carlos Teixeira has posted a message of thanks to Liverpool and the club's supporters ahead of his switch to FC Porto next month.

The midfielder’s stay with the Reds will come to an end upon the completion of his current contract on July 1, when he will officially join the Portuguese side.

And today he took to his Instagram account to share the following words of gratitude after four-and-a-half years on Merseyside.

He wrote: "A club that made me grow and supported me. Four important years in my life! Thank you to the club, to the fans... thank you Liverpool."