The English Premier League club announced the 17-year-old Holland youth international's first professional deal, after he joined the Reds from Ajax in September 2018.

He made his senior debut in January as a substitute in a 2-1 FA Cup loss at Wolves, becoming Liverpool's third youngest ever debutant, aged 16 years and 354 days.

Hoever said he knows he may have to be patient to get match time with the European champions.

"I need to be realistic," he told Liverpool's website.

"I hope to make some minutes in the first team this year, of course, but I know that I will probably play more games for the U23s.

"I will just train hard with the first team, show them what I can do and if there is a chance, I will be ready. That's what I am hoping for."

Hoever has figured in all six of Liverpool's pre-season friendlies so far this year, including Wednesday's clash with Lyon in Evian.

"It's a lot of trust from the club to let me sign this new contract," he said.

"I will try to do them proud and show what I can do for this club - and I hope these are not the last few years I play here."

Australian Associated Press