Liverpool fans have started the week in high spirits thanks to the news that Joe Gomez has signed a contract extension at the club.
The defender has been rewarded for his stunning form with a new six-year deal set to keep him at Anfield until 2024.
It arrives a matter of days after the Englishman was ruled out for up to six weeks with a fractured leg sustained in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Burnley.
Gomez has been one of the Reds’ standout figures over the opening months of the campaign, playing a starring role behind his side’s outstanding defensive record.
At just 21 years of age, he has already teased the potential to be a formidable long-term partner to Virgil van Dijk as well as one of European football’s most accomplished central defenders.
His new deal follows on from the Reds’ entire front three putting pen to paper in Liverpool cementing their foundations for the future.
Here’s how fans reacted on Twitter…
Jomez is only 21? Bloody hell lads going to be epic! Fair play to the club a timely boost for him after his injury. #lfc #joegomez
— Derek Fallon (@Derekfallon) December 10, 2018
Joe Gomez, who has been immense this season, has signed a new five-year deal with #LFC. He has continuously proved not just his class and quality at Anfield, but his character too. Excellent for the club to secure a supreme young defensive talent for the long term.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) December 10, 2018
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@J_Gomez97 has signed a new long term contract with @LFC
Fantastic news! Incredible young player, fully deserve it. Get well soon #joegomez #LFC #YNWA pic.twitter.com/IWETCvFYtj— Dom Carter (@DomcarterLFC) December 10, 2018
Signed for just £3.5m in 2015, the importance this youngster holds within Liverpool's squad is immense. To have Joe Gomez commit his long-term future to the Club is great news.
Stay strong during this injury break, @J_Gomez97. #YNWA #LFC
https://t.co/OA3EULVZQd— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) December 10, 2018
Joe Gomez signing a new contract.. more unreal business from Liverpool 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #LFC
— Jack. (@Fozzz14) December 10, 2018
Joe Gomez signing a new deal@is great. Absolute class defender and only 21. Long career ahead! #LFC
— 'nathanbiggin?! (@nathantbiggin) December 10, 2018
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