Liverpool striker switches allegiance as contract uncertainty continues
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool Academy forward Keyrol Figueroa has changed from a United States international to HondurasLiverpool Academy striker Keyrol Figueroa has switched international allegiance - but is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay with the Reds.Figueroa, who has been with the club since under-14 level, has spent his entire youth career as a United States international.He scored seven goals to help them to the final of the CONCACAF U17 Championship in 2023, and then featured in the U17 World Cup and has played for the USA up to U20 level.However, he has now taken the decision to switch to Honduras, the national team of his father Maynor, who played for Wigan Athletic and Hull City.READ MORE: Liverpool have made 'one very big mistake' as Xabi Alonso move criticisedREAD MORE: Liverpool given Alisson Becker fitness hint after squad decisionA statement from the Honduran FA said: "With the conviction of someone who knows his roots, the forward has decided to don the colours of the Honduras National Team."After a growth process in international soccer, Keyrol chooses the path of the heart and commitment to the H."Figueroa said: "Representing Honduras is the most beautiful thing."Despite missing two months through injury, Figueroa scored 11 goals in 14 appearances during the regular Premier League 2 season and also notched in the play-off defeat against Crystal Palace last month. He made the bench for the first team in the League Cup loss to Palace in October.The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season with the likes of Porto and PSV Eindhoven being linked with an interest earlier this year.However, the ECHO understands it is expected the player will sign a new deal to extend his commitment to the Reds, although the agreement has not yet been finalised.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
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