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Liverpool sign teenage star Glatzel to new long-term contract

The 18-year-old has inked an extension despite suffering a major knee injury during the pre-season this summer

Paul Glatzel believes his new Liverpool contract is “a massive show of faith” from the club as he recovers from his long-term knee injury.

The Reds announced on Wednesday that the 18-year-old had put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at Anfield, despite being expected to miss the rest of the current season with a knee problem.

Glatzel, who captained Liverpool’s under-18 team to FA Youth Cup glory last season, ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament playing for Jurgen Klopp’s senior side in a pre-season friendly at Tranmere in July.