The 20-year-old Nigerian striker has officially signed a contract extension with Liverpool FC following a successful season in Belgium’s top flight with Royal Excel Mouscron where he scored 10 goals and made four assists. The duration of the deal was not disclosed by the club.
Awoniyi told Liverpoolfc.com: “I feel excited and I feel very happy. “It has been three years since I first came to Liverpool. So far, so good. The last year was the best for me, it has been an amazing year so far. “I just have to keep working hard each year and I believe one day the dream will come true.
“Thanks to my family, who have been so supportive. I’m very glad and excited about this contract and hopefully, to have an even better year.”
Awoniyi joined the reds from the Imperial Soccer Academy in Nigeria in 2015 and also represented Nigeria at U-23 level.
Awoniyi, a U-17 World Cup winner is aiming to improve further in the coming campaign and also hoping to get a call-up to represent Nigeria at the senior level.
“That is a big part of the ambition for me,” he said.
“I have played for many years with the youth teams, and I look forward to hopefully getting a chance with the senior team.”
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