Rhiannon Roberts Extends Liverpool Contract

Liverpool have announced that Rhiannon Roberts has extended her contract with the club.

 

I’m absolutely delighted to extend my stay at Liverpool,” Roberts said. “It’s a big club to be a part of and I’ve always wanted to be here and stay here, so I can’t wait to get started again and start preparations for next season.”

 

She continued: “It’s been tough for everybody at the minute. I had my wedding cancelled and it is quite a stressful time for a lot of people, so to get this over the line I’m really happy.

“Liverpool is such a massive club and just to put that red jersey on every week makes me so proud to play for this club.

“Every time I walk out in a home game to You’ll Never Walk Alone gives you goosebumps and it’s a real special club to be a part of.”

Liverpool manager Vicky Jepson added” We’re excited to announce Rhiannon Roberts is re-signing”.

“Razza is a valuable part of our Liverpool team, she’s a great person and a true leader through her passion, work-rate and commitment to the badge.

“She has a wonderful ability to lift the performances of others through the energy she brings on the field – someone we were keen to offer a new contract to and retain in order to continue strengthening our team for next season.”

Roberts joined Liverpool in July 2018 and has made 27 appearances in her two seasons with the club, while gaining 29 international caps for Wales.

Liverpool were bottom of the WSL when the 2019-20 season ended prematurely because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a formal decision has not yet been made on whether or not they will be relegated.