Integral Liverpool Women midfielder pens new contract in another major boost for team ahead of WSL season

Liverpool have confirmed midfielder Ceri Holland has signed a fresh contract with the club.

The 25-year-old Wales international has become an integral figure in Matt Beard's side following her arrival in 2021. Holland made 25 appearances for the Reds in all competitions last season and contributed five goals.

“I’m really excited to continue my journey here, it’s been fantastic since I arrived two-and-a-half years ago, so to continue my journey here and to be a part of the project for the next two years is fantastic,” Holland told Liverpoolfc.com.

“It just feels like home here. Since I arrived, I’ve absolutely loved it. The connection we have with the fans is unbelievable so [the aim is] just to continue that and hopefully continue what we’re starting here.

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“I think we’re starting something very, very exciting and to continue that journey through into the training facility and everything that’s being put into the club now in terms of investment, I think is really exciting.

“We’ve signed some talented players so it’s exciting where the team is headed after a really positive season last year. We obviously want to build on that, continue to grow and challenge that top group now.”

Manager Beard added: “Ceri’s progression last year was fantastic. When we were in the Championship she was playing in a different system, in a 3-4-3, which was a slightly different role than she was used to.

“For Wales she was playing full-back, she was playing wide, so she had a lot to take on that year. When she came back in last year it was as if everything clicked into place and I felt,