Liverpool reward ‘Klopp Kid’ with new contract as followers hail ‘star boy’

Liverpool followers have been left delighted by teenager Jayden Danns’ new contract signing.

The 18-year-old striker penned a long-term cope with his boyhood membership on Friday. Danns joined Liverpool aged eight and has impressed all through his time within the youth groups.

He made his senior debut for the Reds towards Luton in February, approaching in stoppage time of the Premier League fixture. And he was hailed as one in all ‘Jurgen Klopp’s children’ when he got here on within the dramatic Carabao Cup last win over Chelsea.

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With the rating degree at 0-0, Danns was introduced on for Cody Gakpo within the 87th minute. He performed over half-hour in undoubtedly the most important sport of his profession as Liverpool’s group full of youngsters managed to clinch an extra-time winner and the trophy.

Commentator Gary Lineker famously mentioned on the time: “Klopp’s kids against the billion pound blue bottle jobs”, with Reds supporters hyped concerning the prospect of their proficient children breaking into the group within the close to future. Just days later, Danns scored his first and second targets for Liverpool within the FA Cup in a 3–0 residence victory towards Southampton, when he received the Man of the Match award.

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Fans on social media have been delighted with information of Danns’ new deal. One supporter tweeted: “Great news. Brilliant group of youngsters at the club and Danns is right up there. Very excited to see what the future holds for him!”

Another wrote: “Brilliant! Excited to see more of Jayden,” whereas a 3rd added: “FUTURE GOAT STRIKERRR.”

Others chimed in with: “He showed talent at the right time,” and: “Our star boy in the making.”

Danns has scored a formidable 21 targets in all competitions this season representing Liverpool’s U18 and U21 youth sides.