Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has signed a new long-term contract with the Reds
The 22-year-old made an impressive five first-team appearances and featured in both the Premier League and Champions League last season.
Kelleher made his Champions League debut for Liverpool on December 1 last year when he started against Ajax at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp picked him to deputise rather than Adrian in the absence of regular No 1 Alisson.
A first Premier League appearance followed against Wolves five days later as the Liverpool academy graduate kept clean sheets in both fixtures.
Kelleher also won his first cap for Republic of Ireland earlier in June, coming on as a second-half substitute against Hungary in Budapest.
Liverpool confirmed the goalkeeper's new contract in a statement released on Thursday afternoon which read: "Caoimhin Kelleher has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool Football Club.
"The goalkeeper put pen to paper on the deal following the conclusion of the 2020-21 season to commit his future to the Reds following a watershed campaign, in which he made five first-team appearances and featured in both the Premier League and Champions League.
"The 22-year-old also won his first cap for Republic of Ireland earlier this month, coming on as a second-half substitute against Hungary in Budapest."
Speaking on the deal the Irishman said: "I am happy to get it over the line and finally done; it was in the pipeline for a few months with negotiations and stuff, so I am delighted to get it done.
"For me, it was a positive moment to commit my future to the club for the next few years. It's such a big club and it's an honour to be a part of it, so when I got the chance to sign for a few more years I was obviously delighted. I just want to keep my progress going at the club, really."
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