Liverpool youngster Luis Longstaff has signed a new deal at the club. Longstaff becomes the latest youngster to commit their future to the Reds.
The talented striker has already made his senior debut and will hope to make a big impression over the next few seasons.
The Reds have also announced Andy Lonergan has signed a short term deal which runs until the end of the current Premier League season.
Luis Longstaff Signs New Deal at Liverpool
Liverpool announced via their website Longstaff has signed a new deal. Longstaff’s new deal runs until the summer of 2022.
The 19-year-old made his senior debut earlier this season in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa.
Longstaff has been with the Reds for five years having joined from Newcastle United in 2015. Predominantly a winger, Longstaff has also played in central midfield and lead the line-up front.
He was part of the Liverpool U18 side which won the FA Youth Cup. Longstaff also featured for Liverpool’s U19s in the UEFA Youth League.
Since then, Longstaff has been a regular in the Liverpool Under 23 side and has even trained with the senior side under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp.
Longstaff’s new deal follows the news of new contracts and professional deals for other Liverpool youngsters including Owen Beck, Remi Savage, James Norris, and Abdi Sharif.
Liverpool Also Confirm a Short Contract Extension for Andy Lonergan
As well as Luis Longstaff’s new deal, the Reds have also announced Andy Lonergan has extended his contract.
The experienced goalkeeper has signed a short deal which will expire at the end of July. Lonergan will continue to provide cover for Alisson and Adrian and continue to work with the first-team squad.
Speaking to the Liverpool website about Lonergan, head of goalkeeping John Achterberg said: “Lonners initially came to the club because we had some issues with injuries at the start of the season.
“He was really good in training. He worked hard and got up to the level by putting good work in, so then we decided to bring him in for the season because of the situation.
“He fits in really well with the team, with all the players in the team. He gives advice to Caoimhin [Kelleher] along with the goalkeeper coaches and that’s good.
“He works well with the other ‘keepers – with Ali and Adri – and is well-liked by all of the players.”
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