Graeme Souness 'to quit Sky Sports pundit role as Liverpool great set to retire'

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The Athletic report he is likely to walk away once his current contract expires.It's claimed Souness was "happy" to sign on for only 12 more months with a reduced, set number of appearances for this season.The 69-year-old, who is turning 70 next May, is now expected to take a step back from all his duties with Sky after the 2022/23 campaign has concluded.The former Reds and Rangers midfielder has been a regular on Sky Sports since first joining in 2006 following the conclusion of his 20-year managerial career, which had ended with a two-year stint at Newcastle United.He's also done punditry for Rangers TV and ITV during that time, as well as transitioning into radio work with talkSPORT this year.Souness has often cut a controversial figure in the football community having taken issue with the likes of ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba and more recently Manchester City ace Jack Grealish.Grealish said last month "I don’t know what his problem is with me" after Souness highlighted his performances for Pep Guardiola's side.The pair appeared to bury the hatchet when Souness offered the olive branch of a night out with Grealish, to which he replied on Twitter: "Let’s do it!!

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