Joe Gomez has signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool, refusing interest in the Premier League.
Gomez has been the subject of several inquiries since last season, but made it clear to interested parties that he had no intention of leaving Anfield this summer as he sees his long-term future at Merseyside.
Jurgen Klopp wasted no time extending the 25-year-old’s terms as he sees him as a crucial part of the squad.
In the short term, Gomez will bolster Liverpool’s centre-backs and provide cover for right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gomez backs himself to restore his position as favorite central defender alongside Virgil Van Dijk† Gomez was a first choice before suffering a serious injury during his international service in 2020. He also hopes to push himself back to Gareth Southgate’s plans†
When he joined Liverpool in 2015 – signed by Charlton Athletic’s Brendan Rodgers – Gomez initially broke into the side as a left-back. That versatility explains why Liverpool would not accept any bids for the England international.
“Obviously I’ve been here for a while, but in the grand scheme of things I still feel young and the best years are ahead of me,” said Gomez.
“I still have more to learn and the time to do it.
“I think I have the platform here to do it with the manager and the coaching staff around me and my teammates, to make sure the best years are ahead.”
One defender leaving Liverpool is fullback Neco Williams. ready to join Nottingham Forest in £17m deal†
Earlier this week, former Liverpool striker Divock Origi signed a four-year contract with AC Milan.
The 27-year-old left Anfield after six years when his contract expired this summer, having scored 41 goals in 175 games, with his goals in the 2019 Champions League semi-final and final being decisive for winning the sixth European Cup. I from the club.