Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has put pen to paper signing a contract extension with the club that keeps him until the summer of 2027.
The Portuguese international was delighted to have signed the contract and is keen to continue at Anfield. The Liverpool No.20 has adapted to the gameplay under Jurgen Klopp and flourished as one of the finest players.
Speaking in an interview with the club’s official website, the forward expressed his delight in signing the contract extension. He said-
“Well, [I’m] really proud, I have to say,”
“Obviously since I arrived two years ago, I established myself as an important player in this team. That’s what I wanted from the beginning.
“Now, signing a new long-term deal, it’s obviously from the club’s perspective proof of the belief in myself as a player. For me, obviously it’s really good to establish I’ll be here for a while.
“So, the beginning of a new season, let’s do it.”
Liverpool forward to stay until 2027
The forward is currently recovering from a hamstring injury due to which he could not participate in the pre-season fixtures. However, the player hopes to recover soon and create the impact that he is capable of doing.
The Reds too will hope he makes his comeback soon on the pitch and does wonders with the club. Klopp commented on Jota’s contract extension terming it ‘brilliant news’.
He said-
“Brilliant, brilliant news, I would say.
“His qualities are obvious. He scores goals – not a bad quality – he works unbelievably hard for the team, his pressing and counter-pressing are on an unbelievable level, he can play in all of our attacking roles and he has an incredible attitude. Not a bad package. Not bad at all.
“As a striker who can play on the wing, he gives us so many options and since he came to Liverpool he has improved so much.
“I have said before that Diogo is the player we hoped he would be but also a little bit better, so long may this continue.”
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