Roberto Firmino hands Liverpool huge boost as he commits to the club for 'years to come'
Roberto Firmino has handed Liverpool fans a massive boost by confirming that he is happy to stay at the club for ‘years to come’.
The Brazilian is enjoying a stellar season at
Anfield, scoring 19 goals in all competitions and proving 10 assists.
Speaking to
Esporte the 26-year-old confirmed that he was very happy on Merseyside and believes that the club are headed for glory under
Jurgen Klopp.
Firmino said: “Liverpool are one of the greats in Europe and being able to be part of the history of such a great club is gratifying to me.
“I work hard every day to give my best and I believe that the fans, the coaching staff and the board recognise my delivery by wearing that shirt.
“I’m very happy here at Liverpool and I do not see myself out of that club for years to come.
“I believe I am living one of the best phases of my career and I owe much to the trust that the club has placed in me from the beginning.
“I feel very good here in Liverpool. I am very adapted to the city, the club, and the warmth I receive from the fans makes me even happier with the work we are producing.
“And all this support makes me even more willing to conquer great things wearing the shirt of Liverpool.”
Firmino, who has been capped 17 times for his country, outlined his intentions to see out his contract with the Reds.
The club are planning to recognise his pivotal role at the club with a new deal.
He added: “In every transfer window we hear a lot of speculation, but nothing concrete has come to me until now.
“I am very happy here at Liverpool and my thinking is to build a history with many victories and titles by that club. I have a contract with Liverpool until 2020 and I hope to keep it.”
Firmino joined Liverpool from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2015 for around £29m.
In his first couple of months at Anfield he struggled, but Brendan Rodgers’ exit and Klopp’s arrival saw the forward become a mainstay in the side, often playing across the frontline.
Firmino would score 11 goals in all competitions in his first season at Liverpool, following up with 12 goals last term. He has already easily surpassed both tallies and is on course to beat his best ever goalscoring season, when he notched 22 in all competitions for Hoffenheim in 2013/14.
Klopp has clearly had a huge influence on Firmino’s career and he paid tribute to his boss for helping him improve in England.
He said: “The arrival of Jürgen Klopp was very important for my growth within the team. Since he arrived here at Liverpool, he has changed my positioning, put me playing as a forward and that was the watershed for me here at the club.
“As I played in another role at Hoffeinheim, behind the attackers, I needed some time to adjust. But the more I play, the more I train, the more I feel comfortable acting as an attacker and things are happening in a positive way for me and the team.
“Klopp is a fantastic guy. I rate him as an extremely professional coach, perfectionist, and a winning mentality.
“He came to Liverpool after building a beautiful history in Borussia Dortmund and has done a beautiful job here in England. Since I worked for a long time in Germany, I communicate with him in German and it works very well between us. I’m sure Klopp will be marked in the history of world football for its work and achievements.”
