08.02.2017 17:11 h

Leipzig play-maker Forsberg extends deal

RB Leipzig have given Swedish playmaker Emil Forsberg a contract extension until 2022, the Bundesliga high-flyers said on Wednesday.

Forsberg's impressive form this season includes five goals and nine assists at a club currently second in their debut season in Germany's top tier.

The 25-year-old Sweden international has been given a one-year extension having signed a five-year deal in March 2016.

"Emil is an absolute performer and key figure at RB Leipzig. He has had an outstanding Bundesliga season and feels at ease with the club and the city," said Leipzig's director of sport Ralf Rangnick.

"The early extension of his contract confirms, once more, the way we want to keep working together in the next few years."

According to the English media, Liverpool had been considering a 20 million pound (23.4m euros, $25m) bid for Forsberg during January's transfer window.

He joined Leipzig from Malmo in January 2015 for four million euros and helped the German club win promotion from the second division last season.

"I feel right at home here, I feel valued and I want to achieve a lot with RB Leipzig," said the left winger.

"The club is ambitious, has huge potential and I want to contribute my part to a successful future."