Caoimhin Kelleher has committed his long-term future in the Liverpool shirt by putting pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Anfield giants, confirmed reports from the club’s official website.
Kelleher had exceeded expectations last season when required to man the goalposts for Liverpool in the absence of the first-choice option in Alisson Becker.
A long-term deal awarded to the Irishman by Liverpool
The 22-year-old had been the subject of much speculation on the transfer front with reports linking him with a move away from Anfield this summer as Championship side Ipswitch Town eyed up a move for the shot-stopper.
As expected Caoimhin Kelleher has signed a new long-term contract with #LFC. Reward for his impressive progress last season. Now the No 2 behind Alisson.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) June 24, 2021
However, with the goalkeeper having agreed upon extended terms with the Reds, it is understood that Kelleher will very much be a part of the Liverpool first-team camp next season.
Kelleher delighted at having agreed upon a new contract at Anfield
The Irish international featured in five outings last season across all competitions and made headlines by keeping two clean sheets in successive debut games in the Premier League as well as in the Champions League.
Having signed a long-term deal with the Reds, Kelleher voiced his delight on committing his long-term future at the club with the goalkeeper adding that he was focused on progressing further whilst at the club.
“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.”
“It was a big year for me in terms of playing the first-team games this year and more important games; being thrown into the Champions League and Premier League games was big for my development and being able to handle that,” he added.
“It gave me a lot of confidence to try to push on, to try to keep pushing Ali because I can play at that kind of level as well and do well. I am looking forward, try to keep pushing him and we’ll see what happens.”
