The forward has been rewarded to reflect his growing contribution to the team.
Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott’s first-team progress has been rewarded with a new contract.
The 19-year-old only signed an improved deal last summer but has been given a new one, understood to be for five years, to reflect his growing contribution to the team.
Elliott started three of Liverpool’s first four matches last season only to sustain a fracture-dislocation of his ankle at Leeds, which sidelined him for five months.
However, despite that absence, the club wanted to recognise his development in keeping with their policy of rewarding players for individual progress and team contribution.
Elliott has made two substitute appearances this season, but with several injuries affecting midfield, with Thiago Alcantara likely out for the next four weeks, he could find himself starting at home to Crystal Palace on Monday.
“It’s always nice to know that I’m going to be here for many more years, which is always a great thing with it being my boyhood club, and there is nothing in this world that makes me happier and more excited than this,” Elliott told liverpoolfc.com.
“It’s been a big rollercoaster for my family, me, and the club. So much has happened in the years that I have been here.
“We’ve already won so much, and hopefully, we can win so much more. There is no better place in this world to be than playing for Liverpool, putting the shirt on, going out, and playing for the team and the fans.
“I’m hoping there are many more memories to come with it, but I’m just so excited to put pen to paper and stay here for a lot longer.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted for the player.
“There is so much to like about this,” he said.
“As a club, we get to continue our journey with a particular young player who has already made a significant impact on Liverpool FC.
“For Harvey, he gets to carry on developing, improving and hopefully fulfilling his incredible talent at the club he has always supported. What’s not to like?
“Harvey got a big knock last season, but, like all of the experiences he has had so far, he used it to grow as a person and a player.”
