Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon believes the decision of Jurgen Klopp to extend his stay as manager represents "a big statement" of Liverpool's desire to continue improving.
Klopp and his assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, who were all due to leave in two years, have put pen to paper on deals that will extended their Anfield commitment to 2026.
And Gordon - integral in negotiating the new contracts - believes the Reds boss is key to Liverpool maintaining progress that has seen them restored as one of the leading clubs in Europe.
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“Jurgen wanting to make our future to be as bright as our present is a big statement," he said. "We cannot rest or consolidate. We have to think at all times about improvement and we are now able to do this in the knowledge that we have retained a manager who not only shares our vision and ambition, he remains determined to deliver on it.
“For these reasons and many more, it is beyond thrilling to know Jurgen Klopp will lead us into this new era.
“Speaking on behalf of my partners John (Henry) and Tom (Werner), as well as myself, Jurgen is the perfect figurehead for the modern Liverpool FC. This is especially true of what he stands for, on and off the pitch. It also applies to the leader he is and the man he is. Because of our extraordinary playing squad, outstanding coaches, world-class football operations team and brilliant club staff, we are blessed with the most valuable resource an organisation could wish for: amazing people."
Gordon believes Klopp has been reinvigorated in recent times with Liverpool chasing an unprecedented quadruple, and will provide continuity as the Reds squad continues to evolve.
“Everything Jurgen has said publicly about his future previously was reflected by his words privately to us," he said to liverpoolfc.com. "It was about him having the inclination and desire to keep going. In this respect, it is clear he is more energised than ever.
“What our latest agreement gives us, across the organisation, is an opportunity to benefit from continuity, particularly in terms of renewals, whilst retaining and, where possible, enhancing our keen focus on refreshing and reinvigorating at all times.
“As Jürgen has himself alluded to, we have incredible talent across the club, led by Billy Hogan and his executive team for the wider business. Plus, more specifically for football, Julian Ward as sporting director, football ops and the wider AXA set-up, including our sensational Academy. It’s a talent pool that is incredibly deep and totally committed."
