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title: "Liverpool: Journalist makes Diogo Jota contract claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-journalist-makes-diogo-jota-contract-claim/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-07-12T06:15:07Z"
modified: "2022-07-12T06:15:07Z"
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# Liverpool: Journalist makes Diogo Jota contract claim

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) forward Diogo Jota could be set to sign a new-and-improved Reds contract in the near future, reports The Liverpool Echo journalist Paul Gorst.**

### The Lowdown: Jota stars for Liverpool

The Portuguese goalscorer arrived from Wolves back in 2020 and has been a superb addition to Jurgen Klopp’s squad, adding more firepower and versatility in the final third.

Jota has [scored 34 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-jota/alletore/spieler/340950) in 85 appearances for Liverpool, winning both domestic cups last season and being [described](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10681233/Diogo-Jota-growing-world-class-striker-says-Liverpool-boss-Jurgen-Klopp-20th-goal.html) as ‘world class’ by Klopp himself.

It now looks as though the 25-year-old will be rewarded for his efforts, following a fresh update.

### The Latest: New contract incoming?

According to [*The Liverpool Echo*](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diogo-jota-liverpool-transfer-contract-24448994)‘s Paul Gorst, Jota’s performances have ‘encouraged’ Liverpool to potentially offer him a new deal – one that will see his £90,000 per week increased.

The attacker’s current contract [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-jota/profil/spieler/340950) in the summer of 2025 but the Reds clearly see him as a key figure beyond that date.

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### The Verdict: No-brainer for Reds

This makes complete sense for Liverpool, with Jota such a potent addition to the team since joining, bringing a poachers’ instinct and popping up with big goals time and time again.

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Granted, the Portugal international’s form nosedived significantly towards the end of last season – his last goal came on April 10th, against Manchester City – but that looked largely to do with fatigue, having made [55 appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/235755/Show/Diogo-Jota) overall.

While Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could be Klopp’s go-to front-three now, Jota will continue to be a hugely important player for years to come, and rotation will mean he still features a large amount.