Ojo renews Liverpool deal before heading to Reims on loan

The Reds have given the 21-year-old winger fresh terms at Anfield, but he will spend the 2018-19 season collecting more experience in France

Sheyi Ojo has joined Reims on loan after signing a new contract with Liverpool.

Ojo has made 13 competitive appearances for Liverpool and will have a chance to collect more senior experience in Ligue 1.

The 21-year-old spent the 2017-18 season on loan at Fulham, scoring four goals to help Slavisa Jokanovic’s men earn promotion from to the Premier League.

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Ojo has also had loan spells in the Football League with Wigan Athletic and Wolves.

Wins against Nice and Lyon gave Reims a strong start to the Ligue 1 season, although they lost 4-1 at Amiens last time out.

Ojo could make his first Ligue 1 appearance at home to Montpellier on Saturday.