The 23-year-old was due to be out of contract in the summer, but the Reds boss got involved in talks to secure fresh terms for the full-back
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he was part of the discussions that ensured Jon Flanagan was offered a new three-year deal at Liverpool.
The 23-year-old has agreed fresh terms with his boyhood club, and the extension is expected to be officially announced on Friday.
The right-back, who who grew up 200 yards down the road from Anfield in Utting Avenue, was due to be out of contract in the summer but the Reds boss and several senior players made it clear they wanted him to remain at Liverpool.
Flanagan was sidelined for 20 months with a troublesome knee injury, but since returning in January, has shown the commitment, passion and drive which has endeared him to supporters, the backroom staff and his team-mates.
On the new contract, Klopp said: “I was a little bit involved in these negotiations. Of course, we are all happy about this but most especially happy for Flanno.
“It’s good for us, but I think in this special case with his long-term injury, it’s better for him.
“Of course, there are a lot of full-backs in the world, but not so many Scousers and not so many came back after this really difficult injury.
“It’s how I said a few weeks ago, he is our boy and we are really happy to have him here.”
- Goal