Liverpool Women captain Niamh Fahey has signed a new contract with the club, extending her five-year stay on Merseyside.
The Republic of Ireland international, who will hope to represent her nation at this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, joined the club in 2018 and has already made 106 appearances. The childhood Red helped guide Liverpool back into the English top flight in 2022 and was a key figure as they solidified their place as a WSL team with a seventh-placed finish last term.
“It was an easy decision and I’m delighted to extend my contract at this fantastic club – I couldn’t imagine anywhere else,” the 35-year-old said.
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“I’m already massively excited for next season. I’ve been here five years, seen a lot of changes but the position we’re in now as a club is really exciting and the future looks really, really bright. I’m delighted to be a part of it and keep pushing the club higher up the table.”
Injury limited Fahey's game time in the back end of the 2022/23 season but she returned in time to feature in the Reds' final two league games against Aston Villa and Manchester United. “It was a good year and we showed we’re definitely able to compete against the top sides," she continued.
"The WSL is where you want to be and it’s where we should be, now it’s about pushing forward and getting us as high up there as possible. The fans were incredible last year. They always have been, they had our backs even in the toughest times.
“That makes all the difference for us and makes the club what it is, it’s so special because of the fans. We’re delighted they’re experiencing some good times in the WSL and hopefully we can give them a lot more next year.”
Manager Matt Beard added: “Niamh’s a fantastic person, a fantastic leader and her performance levels on the pitch have stayed consistently high for club and country. She’s our captain and we’re delighted she’s decided to extend her contract.”
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