Cody Gakpo’s five best moments in a Liverpool shirt as new contract confirmed
Liverpool have sold several first-team players this summer, but they have put full faith in Cody Gakpo by extending his contract.
Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez both departed, and Gakpo remains the only senior left winger at the club, with young sensation Rio Ngumoha as his backup.
The 26-year-old’s starting spot could be in jeopardy if Alexander Isak joins from Newcastle, but the Dutchman will be hard to drop as he has impressed this season, and Gakpo has now signed a new contract at Anfield.
The attacker joined Liverpool in January 2023, and has since shone under Arne Slot, and Liverpool News has now recalled his five best moments with the Reds.
Cody Gakpo’s equaliser vs Man United, January 2025
Liverpool have had mixed results against key rivals Manchester United in recent years, and they were frustrated in a 2-2 draw at Anfield in January.
Lisandro Martinez gave Man United a shock lead, but Gakpo stepped up to equalise, proving that he is a big-game player built for the toughest moments.
Gakpo rejected Man United’s interest to sign for Liverpool, and he has since terrorised the Red Devils on several occasions.
Cody Gakpo shone in 7-0 victory vs Man United, March 2023
Gakpo clearly loves a goal against Man United, and Liverpool’s astonishing 7-0 victory over their rivals in March 2023 was one for the history books.
The Dutchman opened the scoring with a smart finish, and he added his second, and Liverpool’s third goal in the second half with a delightful dink.
The attacker truly showed United what they were missing and cemented himself in Liverpool folklore just two months after his arrival.
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Cody Gakpo helped secure Premier League title
Liverpool won their second Premier League title last season, and confirmed their triumph with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield.
The Reds ran riot against Spurs, and Gakpo played a huge part, netting the third goal in the first half to put the result beyond any doubt.
| Stat | Cody Gakpo |
| Appearances | 2 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Chances created | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 |
Carabao Cup glory for Cody Gakpo
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph in 2024 was famous as Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Chelsea despite using a team mostly made up of academy players.
Gakpo’s contribution to this cup triumph has gone under the radar as a result, but the Dutchman played an instrumental part.
The attacker scored four times, with a goal in each of his first four games in the competition, including winners against Bournemouth and Fulham, which eventually led Liverpool to Wembley glory.
Cody Gakpo sinks Man City
Liverpool’s Premier League triumph last season was aided by the fact that Manchester City’s form fell off a cliff, and a 2-0 victory at Anfield piled on the misery for Pep Guardiola.
Slot’s side asserted themselves in a dominant display, and Gakpo was the key as he opened the scoring in the first half.
The winger was one of the best players on the pitch, and helped secure a statement win for the eventual champions.
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