Tyler Morton has admitted his surprise at penning a new long-term contract at Anfield - but welcomed the accomplishment as a huge weight off his shoulders as he continues to flourish during his loan spell with Blackburn Rovers.
On Wednesday afternoon, the 20-year-old Wallasey-born midfield signed fresh terms with the Reds, whom he has been on the books of since the age of seven, despite spending the 2022/23 season at Ewood Park under the guidance of former AC Milan forward and current Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Speaking to Liverpool FC's official website after renewing his terms, Morton said: "I'm absolutely buzzing. The little dream is coming true, so I couldn't be happier.
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"I've known for a little while and it's been ongoing, and I couldn't wait to get it over the line because this is the place I want to be and this is the club I want to be at. I'm absolutely buzzing and I can't wait for the future."
After Jurgen Klopp handed him his senior debut in Liverpool's third round League Cup victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road in September 2021, Morton enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term as he made starts in the Champions League both at Anfield and the San Siro, while also claiming League Cup and FA Cup winners' medals.
Despite such exponential progression, the midfielder confessed he was slightly taken aback at the speed with which his development has been rewarded by Anfield officials.
"I've obviously worked hard in recent years to get this contract, but you can never expect anything and you've got to expect the unexpected," he added. "Now that it's come, it's a big weight off my shoulders and now I can enjoy my footy and continue doing what I love doing – playing. I'm absolutely buzzing, as I said, and I can't wait for the future."
While Morton, obviously, won't appear for the Reds this season as he will instead continue his development with Blackburn Rovers in an attempt to end their 11-exile from the Premier League, Morton is looking forward to what the future has in store for him on Merseyside.
"I'm a Liverpool fan and I'm from the area, so it's always going to stay with me," he added. "I still go the games, nothing's changed. It's lovely in a way because I can focus on my footy and Blackburn, but also in the back of my head is Liverpool because it's who I support and the team I love.
"Especially getting this contract and being back in the building, it's really nice and it was a nice feeling. I'm looking forward to kicking on."
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