Liverpool striker Divock Origi is poised to sign a new contract with the club, according to ESPN UK.
The Reds are said to be confident that they have managed to persuade the Belgian international into staying put.
Fans on Twitter are getting a bit ahead of themselves even though Origi hasn’t yet officially signed on the dotted line:
The GOAT is staying hush
— Narendra Patil (@the_ethicist_) 9 July 2019
he's our cult hero. after the goals he chipped in with last season give the lad a 10 year contract
— Matt Clemes (@kop_mcuk) 9 July 2019
*fingers crossed*
— Indrie (@indriems) 9 July 2019
Get in! ❤️
— ananya bhardwaj (@ananyab22) 9 July 2019
Good news ?
— Cathal Robinson (@CathalRobinson) 9 July 2019
Yesssss!
— Aidan (@AidanW_03) 9 July 2019
Cant help but think all the social media chat he’s getting from the club and being welcomed back a hero is part of a charm offensive… is right
— Messer Best (@MesserBest) 9 July 2019
Great news!!
— Gab ?️??? (@gab_LFC) 9 July 2019
Jordan Pickford saves more careers than he does shots
— Andy (@Andy_LFC93) 9 July 2019
Reports at the back end of last month also suggested that the 24-year-old was likely to sign a four-year contract extension.
However, it appears that Liverpool are now very confident that they have persuaded Origi to stay with the carrot of more first-team chances.
Roberto Firmino will return late to pre-season training following his exploits with Brazil at the Copa America, and it means that Origi will have his opportunities to shine over the coming months.
The Belgian is believed to be confident that he can take his chances and will opt to extend his deal at Anfield which currently expires next year.
