Gerrard signs new Liverpool deal
Steven Gerrard signs two-year contract extension with Liverpool
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Friday, 03, Apr 2009 10:29
Liverpool have announced that inspirational captain Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until at least 2013.
The England midfielder, 28, still has two years to run on his existing deal but has joined manager Rafael Benitez and several of the club's backroom staff in agreeing an extended stay at Anfield.
Speaking to the club's official website, Benitez said the negotiations over the contract had been "easy" and that Gerrard "wants to stay for life".
"This is fantastic news for the club," The Spaniard said.
"Steven has once again shown his commitment and it was an easy deal to agree.
"As soon as we offered him the option he said yes. There were no problems at all. He wants to stay for life."
Benitez said the contract for Gerrard, who - along with Fernando Torres - is the club's most prized playing asset, "sends out another clear message that we are moving forward as a club".
"To know we have a player of Steven's quality with us for many more years is a great boost for the club and the fans," he continued.
"He is clearly a player who inspires those around him and even though he is playing very well at the moment, I still think his best years are ahead of him."
Liverpool currently sit just one point behind leaders Manchester United in the Premier League and are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a recent run of excellent form.