Dundee FC officially extend former Liverpool defender contract
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool have effectively secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League after Bournemouth drew with Manchester City on Tuesday, with Arsenal dethroning the Reds as Premier League champions.Attention is now shifting firmly to the summer transfer window, with further focus also on a dramatic final day following comments from Mohamed Salah.The forward called for Liverpool to return to a “heavy metal attacking team” after the defeat to Aston Villa, in remarks widely interpreted as criticism of head coach Arne Slot.Slot is expected to address the situation in his final press conference of the season, though he continues to retain backing from within the club for now.Andy Robertson is also set to depart this weekend, as Liverpool prepare for a busy summer rebuild aimed at restoring their title challenge.Elsewhere, Dundee FC have triggered a one-year contract extension in the deal of former Liverpool defender Billy Koumetio. The extension will keep the 23-year-old at Dens Park until next summer.A club statement read: “Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce that we have triggered the 1-year extension clause in Billy Koumetio’s contract, keeping him at the Club until Summer 2027.“23-year-old Billy joined the Dark Blues in August 2024 from Liverpool, and has impressed greatly in his 40 appearances in defence for the Club.“We’re excited to keep Billy at Dundee FC for another season and look forward to seeing him continue his excellent work on the pitch.”Billy Koumetio has played just 30% of available game time for Dundee FC over the past two seasons due to injury setbacks.
He missed several months in his first season with an ankle injury, before a knee problem disrupted a strong run in the side during the following campaign.When fit, he formed an effective partnership with Luke Graham as Dundee enjoyed a positive spell. Since joining Dundee, Koumetio has racked up 43 appearances and scored one goal in all competitions.This season, the Frenchman has featured in 23 matches and netted once for Steven Pressley’s side, who finished ninth in the Scottish Premiership.Koumetio spent six years with Liverpool after joining from US Orléans in 2018, making two senior appearances – his debut coming in the Champions League in December 2020, followed by a League Cup outing a year later.He also had loan spells at Austria Vienna, USL Dunkerque and Blackburn Rovers before completing a permanent move to Dundee in August 2024.Here for another year!Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce that we have triggered the 1-year extension clause in Billy Koumetio’s contract, keeping him at the Club until Summer 2027.We’re excited to keep Billy at Dundee FC for another season and look forward to… pic.twitter.com/CWHo3ZvrRa— Dundee Football Club (@DundeeFC) May 20, 2026 Billy Koumetio Dundee Football Club