Liverpool youngster Paul Glatzel is delighted with his first professional contract.

The Reds' U18 captain penned the new deal on Wednesday.

Glatzel told Liverpoolfc.com: "I've been at the club for a long time and to sign a professional contract means a lot to me, and on my birthday as well made everything special.

"It couldn't have come at a better time and I'm excited.

"It means everything. I've had some tough times with injuries in the past few seasons but I'm back playing again now, so to be back fit and getting the contract means a lot."