Rio Ngumoa is set to receive a new long-term contract offer from Liverpool following his dramatic match-winning goal against Newcastle. The Merseyside club is working to extend the 16-year-old winger's deal until 2028, despite his current contract running through 2026.
"We see tremendous potential in Rio and want to secure his future with us for as long as possible," a club source revealed regarding the contract negotiations.
The youngster made headlines on August 25 when he scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute of Liverpool's second Premier League fixture against Newcastle. Talk about perfect timing! This strike not only secured three points for "Liverpool" but also marked Ngumoa's first professional goal.
Interestingly, this achievement placed the teenage sensation among the five youngest goalscorers in Premier League history. He's now in elite company - becoming only the second 16-year-old after Wayne Rooney to score a winning goal in England's top flight.
The club's eagerness to extend his contract by an additional two years clearly indicates their belief in his extraordinary potential. "Liverpool's" management clearly doesn't want to risk losing their diamond in the rough to potential suitors down the line.
Can Ngumoa follow in Rooney's footsteps and become a Premier League legend? Only time will tell, but the signs are certainly promising for this remarkably talented teenager.
