Rhys Williams has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool - and will spend the rest of the season on loan at Championship side Swansea City.
Williams has put pen to paper on a five-year deal before making the move to South Wales to link up with Russell Martin's side.
The 20-year-old Williams made his first-team breakthrough last season as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp grappled with an injury crisis.
The centre-back made 19 appearances, including starting the final five Premier League games to help the Reds secure Champions League qualification.
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Liverpool believe the development of Williams, who hasn't featured for the first team so far this campaign, will benefit from a season in the Championship.
The youngster, part of the side that won the FA Youth Cup in 2019, spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Kidderminster Harriers in the National League North.
Klopp has a host of centre-back options with the return to fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez along with £36million summer signing Ibrahima Konate.
And Nat Phillips, who like Williams was elevated to first-team duty last season as a result of the extensive absentee list, signed a new four-year deal with the Reds earlier on Tuesday.
