Liverpool goalkeeper signs new contract and makes 'crazy' admission
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has agreed a new long-term contract at AnfieldFreddie Woodman has put pen to paper on a new Liverpool contract after a remarkable end to his first season at the club.Woodman, a free transfer arrival last summer having most recently been at Championship side Preston North End, has agreed an extension to his existing deal which will take his Anfield commitment through to 2029.The 29-year-old had initially joined to bolster the goalkeeping unit behind first-choice Alisson Becker and fellow new arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili.Woodman made his Liverpool debut against former club Crystal Palace in the League Cup in October and, with Alisson sidelined, made his Premier League bow for the Reds by replacing the injured Mamardashvili during the derby win at Everton in April.The former England under-21 international made further top-flight appearances at home to Palace and at Manchester United and is currently in the United States as part of the pre-season tour under new head coach Andoni Iraola.“I’m absolutely delighted, to be honest,” said Woodman. “Off the back of last season, personally it was amazing for me and then to come back in pre-season and there be an offer for me from the club to stay here longer, I was made up.“I’m just so happy that I could re-sign here and be a part of this amazing club.“(I feel) pride and so many emotions, really.
Last season I came in and did the role I was doing and then when I got the opportunity to play, especially the Palace game, it just felt like a real connection to the fans and just a massive understanding of them.“Now I get the chance to stay here for longer and to be a part of it again is unbelievable, and me and my family are delighted."Speaking to liverpoolfc.com, Woodman added: “Last season, I know it sounds crazy, but I was ready for that moment when it was at Everton."I worked all season just because I knew I might just have to play a small role, so that will be my goal again this season."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC