Woodman signs new deal as Liverpool shape goalkeeping ranks ahead of 2026/27
Liverpool have confirmed that goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has signed a new three-year contract, extending his stay at the club until 2029. The 29-year-old, who is with the first-team squad on the club's pre-season tour of the United States, played in four matches for the senior side last season and will remain part of the club's goalkeeping group under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
Woodman rose to prominence in Merseyside last season after coming off the bench during the club's Merseyside derby victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in April and then starting the following two Premier League matches. He also featured in the fixture against Crystal Palace, a game he later described as creating a strong connection with supporters.
"I'm absolutely delighted. Last season was amazing for me. To come back in pre-season and there be an offer for me from the club to stay here longer, I was made up. I'm just so happy that I could re-sign here and be a part of this amazing club."
The signing gives Iraola clarity over his goalkeeping options ahead of his first full season in charge. The club now look likely to go into the campaign with Alisson, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman as the three first-team keepers.
"I'm very happy with the situation we have right now in the goalkeeping area," Iraola said in Chicago. "We have Alisson, we have Giorgi. Freddie played some games [in the] past season. I think it's a guarantee for us."
This renewal will reassure supporters seeking continuity and stability in the dressing room after a summer of change at Anfield. Woodman's deal, which runs to 2029, follows his integration into senior match squads last term and underscores the club's decision to retain experienced options as Iraola prepares for the coming season.
- Contract length: three years (to 2029)
- Player age: 29
- Last season appearances: four for Liverpool
For local fans, Woodman's new deal is significant on several fronts. It maintains depth at a position where injuries or form can prompt rapid changes, and it preserves a goalkeeper who has begun to build a rapport with the Anfield crowd. It also complements the club's other options: Alisson remains the established first choice, Mamardashvili provides competition, and Woodman offers experience and familiarity with the squad.
As Liverpool continue their pre-season fixtures in the United States, the new contract allows the coaching staff flexibility when selecting for both tour matches and the preparations for competitive fixtures. With the Premier League season approaching, and a transfer window still open, having three recognised senior goalkeepers gives Iraola a platform from which to plan rotations and emergency cover without immediate recourse to the market.
| Goalkeeper | Role | Contract status (public) |
|---|---|---|
| Alisson | First-choice | Contracted (ongoing) |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | Competition/backup | Contracted (ongoing) |
| Freddie Woodman | Backup/experienced squad member | New three-year deal to 2029 |
Woodman's public reaction to the new deal emphasised pride and emotion, noting the special feeling of playing in front of Liverpool supporters and the satisfaction of being asked to remain at the club. For residents of the city, the news will register as another step in the evolving story at Anfield as Liverpool attempt to regroup and mount a challenge under their new head coach.
Further squad developments are likely during the summer window, but the club can now count on Woodman as a trusted member of its goalkeeping department as preparations intensify for the 2026/27 campaign.
