Liverpool confirms new contract for young star as Man Utd made to regret exit
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool has confirmed young winger Kieran Morrison has been rewarded with a new contract, with the 19-year-old recognized after a breakthrough year with the RedsKieran Morrison has signed a new contract at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison has been handed a new four-year contract, with the 19-year-old recognized after a breakthrough season at Anfield.Morrison has enjoyed a superb campaign with the Reds’ academy, having been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 player of the year award after scoring 15 goals and adding seven assists for the Under-21s.The winger made his first-team debut against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace, and was handed more minutes by Arne Slot in the FA Cup win over Wolves back in March. Morrison also earned his first senior international call-up for Northern Ireland earlier this year, and has been included in Michael O’Neill’s squad for friendlies against Guinea and France next month.Liverpool has now confirmed the teenager has now rewarded with a new contract at Anfield, which, according to The Athletic, keeps him with the Reds until 2030.Morrison joined Liverpool from Manchester United back in 2019, and has gone on to emerge as one of the most promising prospects in Rob Page’s U21 side this season, having also been handed the captaincy.He is now expected to be part of the first-team squad for the start of pre-season this summer, with Liverpool set to make a decision on whether to send him out on loan next season.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC