Sakho signs new long-term Liverpool deal

France international defender Mamadou Sakho has committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new long-term contract.

Sakho has made 47 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.

The France international centre-back, who has established himself as a favourite with the Anfield faithful, played for the first time this season when he captained Brendan Rodgers’s side to a 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw against Bordeaux.

Rodgers expressed his wish to retain Sakho’s services earlier this week and the 25-year-old has obliged by penning his new deal.

I am very happy to sign a long-term contract with Liverpool because, as I’ve always said, I am very happy here and my family are happy in Liverpool,” Sakho said.

I will keep working because I am a Liverpool soldier and when Liverpool need me, I try to give my best. I am happy to stay as a Scouser.

I work all the time 100 per cent, I try to stay professional and I give my best for this city and this club.

It is important for me because every day when I wake up, I am very happy to come into the training ground with all the players.”

Liverpool will look to bounce back from back-to-back Premier League defeats when it hosts Norwich City on Monday (AEST), with Sakho pressing to retain his place in the starting XI.