Liverpool teenager Stefan Bajcetic rewarded with a new four-year deal

Liverpool teenager Stefan Bajcetic has been rewarded for his first-team breakthrough this season with a new contract.

The 18-year-old has made starts in the Premier League - also scoring his first goal - FA and Carabao Cups and also made his Champions League debut in 10 appearances.

Bajcetic, who admits his rapid rise from under-18s football last season to first-team squad has surprised even him, has agreed a new four-year deal.

Manager Jurgen Klopp praised Bajcetic's progress this season, saying: 'There was a door - I'm not even sure it was open - but he ran through it and he was really exceptional.'

The new contract for the Spaniard, who joined in December 2020 from Celta Vigo for £220,000, reflects the club's policy of acquiring and retaining the best available young talent with nine of the last 10 permanent signings aged 25 or under.

Bajcetic told Liverpoolfc.com: 'Obviously I'm so, so happy, so excited to keep playing for this club and hopefully I can play more years together. Me and my family are very proud to sign a new contract with this club.

'It feels amazing. It's something I've been dreaming of in these two years I've been here and something that I've been working hard [for] as well.'