Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley has signed a new four-year contract to keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2029.
The new deal is reward for the 21-year-old academy graduate’s development since he penned his previous extension in December 2023.
The Northern Ireland international has firmly established himself as a first-team player over the past two seasons — helping Liverpool win the Carabao Cup under Jurgen Klopp in 2023-24 and the Premier League title under Arne Slot this season.
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Bradley is set to take on a greater role next season with Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving on a free transfer this summer to join Real Madrid.
Liverpool are also set to bolster their options on the right side by triggering the €35million (£29.6m;$39.3m) release clause in Jeremie Frimpong’s contract at Bayer Leverkusen.
The Netherlands international can operate in a number of different roles having played predominantly as wing-back for the Bundesliga outfit.
However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.
He was handed his senior debut against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup in 2021 and since then has gone on to make 55 appearances for the club.
Bradley’s talent undeniable
Bradley committing his future to Liverpool is a significant boost in the wake of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave.
The academy graduate has endeared himself to supporters with his full-blooded approach. That was epitomised back in November with the crunching tackle he put in on Kylian Mbappe during their 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Anfield roared its approval. He’s a fearless young Northern Irishman with no regard for big reputations. It was a perfect illustration of timing and controlled aggression.
Having also showcased the ability to impact games offensively, he’s made 27 appearances so far this season and that figure would have been higher but for two hamstring injuries.
The challenge going forward is ensuring that his body can handle the demands of playing regularly at the highest level. But the talent is undeniable.
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