Jota is 'really proud’ to sign new long-term contract with Liverpool

He is currently suffering from a hamstring injury and will miss the season opener against Fulham on Saturday.

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has signed a new long-term contract.

The 25-year-old, who joined the Reds in 2020, has committed his future to the club until 2027, Football Mad understands.

Jota has been a star since arriving from Wolves, scoring 34 goals in 85 appearances, and was vital to last season’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup double and run to the Champions League final.

He is suffering from a hamstring injury and will miss the season-opener against Fulham on Saturday.

“Really proud, I have to say,” Jota told Liverpool’s website.

“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 is proof of the belief in myself as a player from the club’s perspective. For me, it’s really good to establish I’ll be here for a while.

“So, the beginning of a new season, let’s do it.”

Jota committing his future to the club cements his place in Liverpool’s new-look front line following the recent arrivals of Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz.

Mohamed Salah will continue to spearhead the attack, with Roberto Firmino another option and Sadio Mane joining Bayern Munich earlier this summer.