It was a landmark day for Liverpool's new group of U9s on Tuesday as they signed their first contracts with the club at Anfield.

In the presence of Reds legend and new U18s manager for next season, Steven Gerrard, the youngsters put pen to paper during a special event inside the first-team stadium.

The 22 Academy hopefuls were joined by their parents for the momentous occasion and will later be guests on stage at the club’s annual Players’ Awards ceremony at Anfield.

Congratulations to: Luca Johnson, Jaden Mjekiqi, Daniel Moore, Layton Nicholls, Isaac Moran, Cameron Williams, Harrison Wilson, Sammy Dyer, Cornelius Akaunu, Freddie Wilson, George Wilson, Lenix Conde, Finley Ansell, Kellyan Bilal, Alex Rotherham, Lamore Forrester, Harvey Hancock, Samuel Olayinka, Kingsley Uviase, AJ Tomaszowicz, Finn Inglethorpe, Hadyn Murray-Holme.

View a selection of photos from the signing event below...