Kaide Gordon signs new long-term contract

Young attacking midfielder Kaide Gordon has committed his future to Liverpool after signing a new long-term contract with the Reds.

The new deal caps a fantastic week for the youngster after he scored two goals as Liverpool Under-21s came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace in the Premier League 2 Play-Offs.

Kaide Gordon has been rewarded for his excellent recent form, by signing a new contract at Anfield, as the club looks to secure the long-term futures of its brightest academy prospects.

Gordon, who joined LFC from Derby County in February 2021, signed the new deal at the AXA Training Centre on Friday, to cap an excellent week in which the midfielder scored two goals, as Liverpool Under-21s produced a stunning comeback to defeat Crystal Palace.

Gordon's two goals -  scored at the start of the second half - sparked a wonderful comeback from the young Reds, who now face Tottenham Hotspur in the Quarter-Finals of the Premier League 2 play-offs.

The new deal is also a reward for Gordon's hard work and dedication, in recovering from a series of muscular problems (linked to growing pains), that saw the youngster miss nearly 18 months of action, before his return to training earlier this season.

Had it not been for the extended injury layoff, Gordon would likely have played his way into Jurgen Klopp's first-team squad, having made his senior Liverpool debut in September 2021, against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, the youngster was tipped for great things, and became Liverpool's youngest ever scorer in the FA Cup, when he scored against Shrewsbury Town in the same season.

Gordon and many other Academy prospects will have a chance to impress new Head Coach Arne Slot when the Dutchman takes over from Jurgen Klopp in the coming weeks, with Liverpool set to tour the USA during pre-season, before embarking on a new era next season.

Kaide Gordon Factfile

D.O.B: 5th October 2004
Place of Birth: Burton-On-Trent

Early Career
Gordon began his football career with Derby County, joining the Rams in 2013, at the Under-9 level.

Senior Debut
Gordon made his senior debut for Derby County aged 16, when he came on as a substitute in a 4 - 0  win over Birmingham City on the 29th of December 2020.

Move to Liverpool
Gordon moved to Liverpool on the 5th of February 2021, with the Reds paying an initial fee of £1million, raising to £3million.  The deal was seen as a major coup for Liverpool with Gordon described as one of the best 16-year-olds in the country.

Liverpool Debut and goalscoring record
Gordon immediately impressed the Liverpool coaching staff and was rewarded with his Liverpool debut against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, on the 21st of September 2021, before becoming Liverpool's youngest-ever goalscorer in the FA Cup when he scored against Shrewsbury Town a few weeks later.

Gordon made his Premier League debut against Brentford on the 16th January 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When did Kaide Gordon join Liverpool?
  • Kaide Gordon moved to Liverpool on the 5th of February 2021
• Where did Kaide Gordon begin his playing career?
  • Kaide Gordon began his career with Derby County, having joined the club as a nine-year-old
• What position does Kaide Gordon play?
  • Gordon primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also play on the wing
• What number does Kaide Gordon wear for Liverpool?
  • Gordon wears the number 7 shirt for Liverpool under-21s, and the number 49 shirt for the first team
• When did Kaide Gordon make his senior Liverpool debut?
  • Gordon made his senior Liverpool debut on the 21st of September 2021

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