Robert Firmino agrees terms on new Liverpool contract

By Matthew Treadwell

Image: Roberto Firmino scored twice in Liverpool's 5-2 win over Roma

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has agreed terms on a new contract with the club.

Firmino has played a major role in a successful season for Jurgen Klopp's side, scoring 27 goals in 50 appearances for the Reds in the current campaign.

The Brazil international moved to Anfield from German side Hoffenheim for £29m in June 2015 and has established himself as a key performer in an attacking three that also includes PFA Player of the Year Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

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Liverpool take a 5-2 lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Roma on Wednesday night and currently lie third in the Premier League table.

"It was an easy decision," Firmino told the club's official website. "The club have taken me in in an incredible way and I've grown a lot here with my work with the support of the whole team.

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"I am very, very happy here. Everything fits in the best possible way. My team-mates are fantastic and I am very grateful to be able to play with them at this club. I love to play for Liverpool FC.

"The fans are excellent and fantastic in how they support us all the way. They support us throughout the games and the work they do during the match is beautiful."

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The 26-year-old took time to establish himself at Anfield, with his first goal for the club not coming until his 14th appearance.

But he went on to score 11 goals in 49 games in 2015/16, and his continued improvement has now been rewarded with a new deal.

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