Report: Liverpool set to tie down another key star to a long-term deal

Jordan Henderson set to extend his stay at Liverpool

The Athletic have reported the latest development in contract negotiations between Liverpool and Jordan Henderson.

According to the report, the Liverpool captain is set to sign an extension with the club. It is further suggested that Henderson will sign a three-year deal. However, it will include a fourth-year option based on the number of appearances the player makes.

The report

lines up with Jurgen Klopp’s recent comments on the situation. Before their PL opener against Norwich, the manager suggested that securing Henderson’s contract is important. He reassured the Liverpool fans that the club will resolve the situation.

“We will sort it, we will sort it – however it will be then. But we will sort it, no doubt about that. It will get sorted.”

How does this affect Liverpool?

Henderson’s contract uncertainty was first reported by The Athletic. It was suggested that with his current contract expiring in 2023, the situation was ‘complicated’ as Liverpool had concerns over offering him a longer deal.

Jordan Henderson is an important presence in the Liverpool midfield. The Englishman does not always contribute with goals and assists. However, he manages to bring pressing, distribution and intensity into the team. These traits have been essential to the club’s recent success.

Apart from that Henderson is a strong personality around the club. Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed that how important Henderson was during his initial years .

“I never really had an amazing bond with any of the lads because I’ve always been quiet, but he (Henderson) just made me comfortable being around them type of lads.”

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Hence, sorting out Henderson’s contract could be big for the club. The recent report suggests that both, player and the club have agreed terms and an announcement could be made soon.