Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has given Jurgen Klopp the perfect start to one of the biggest weeks of his reign by agreeing a five-year deal at the club.

Firmino will sign a contract worth about £9 million a year prior to his club’s Champions League second leg tie in Rome, making him Liverpool’s highest-paid player.

Most importantly, he has committed his peak years to Anfield following prolonged negotiations with club owner Fenway Sports Group. The deal, paying £180,000 a week, retains Firmino until the summer of 2023.

“It was an easy decision,” said the Brazilian. “The club have taken me in in an incredible way and I’ve grown a lot here with my work with the support of the whole team. I am very happy here. Everything fits in the best possible way.

“My team-mates are fantastic and I am grateful to be able to play with them at this club. I love to play for Liverpool FC. The fans are excellent and fantastic in how they support us all the way.”