Oakley Cannonier, ball boy in Liverpool’s legendary CL duel against Barcelona, has now received a professional contract with the Reds.
Liverpool FC has signed a professional contract with 17-year-old Oakley Cannonier, who helped kick off a goal in the legendary Champions League semi-final against FC Barcelona.
The now 17-year-old helped prepare the 4-0 in the Reds’ furious comeback against Barca. Cannonier threw the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold in a flash after a blocked cross. The right-back quickly took the corner, caught the Barca defensive by surprise and found Divock Origi in the middle, who only had to insert.
“In a real football club, every detail is very, very important. The child is very intelligent, very bright,” said Jose Mourinho, who was on site as a TV expert, about the Cannonier.
Now the attacker receives a professional contract himself. “Cannonier is a technically strong striker with good ball control and a calm finish who has represented England on several youth teams,” the club said on Friday.
Liverpool FC: chance for Cannonier in the cup?
Cannonier last played for the club’s U18 team. A direct jump to the professionals is unlikely. Therefore, he will probably play in the U23 first.
Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has recently relied on the U23 squad when it comes to the cup games that are unpopular with the top teams. Perhaps the chance for the former ball boy to recommend himself for bigger tasks.
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