Jurgen Klopp Reveals Why Diogo Jota Got A New Deal At Liverpool

The forward was only two years into his initial long-term contract he signed after he arrived during lockdown, and has since bagged 34 goals in 85 matches across two seasons.

“Well, [I’m] really proud, I have to say. Obviously since I arrived two years ago I established myself as an important player in this team – that’s what I wanted from the beginning.”

“Now, signing a new long-term deal, it’s obviously from the club’s perspective proof of the belief in myself as a player. For me, obviously it’s really good to establish I’ll be here for a while.”

“So, the beginning of a new season, let’s do it.”

"His qualities are obvious. He scores goals – not a bad quality – he works unbelievably hard for the team, his pressing & counter-pressing are on an unbelievable level, he can play in all of our attacking roles and he has an incredible attitude. Not a bad package."

Many believed that the Portuguese international would simply be a backup option for the original front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but his great form managed to break the trio up into a rotational system.

The Portugal international is currently out injured with a hamstring problem he sustained during the summer break, but is due back to training in a fortnight.

Jota won’t be available for the start of the campaign, as mentioned, but will look to have a big impact for Liverpool as they once again challenge for the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.