Liverpool forward Luis Suarez agrees new long-term deal
Luis Suarez
has agreed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.
The 25-year-old Uruguayan had four years left on the five-and-a-half-year
deal he signed when he moved from Ajax in January 2011.
But the Anfield side were keen to tie up the striker's
future with other clubs showing interest in him.
Manager Brendan Rodgers said: "There were certainly a few clubs who were
interested in him but he's committed himself for the long term here now."
He added: "I'm delighted. When you have the opportunity to work with
world-class players it's fantastic."
Suarez told Liverpoolfc.com: "To sign a new contract with Liverpool is
unbelievable for me because I am so happy here at both the club and also in the
city.
"That is important for me and I am very happy with my new contract.
"When you are a kid, everybody wants to play for Liverpool. I am here now and
it is a dream for me, and now I am a Liverpool fan."
Suarez only returned to the club on Tuesday following Olympic football duty
with Uruguay. He trained with his team-mates for the first time since Brendan
Rodgers was appointed
Contract negotiations have been ongoing for some time with both the player
and the club determined to secure his future at Anfield.
Suarez only joined Liverpool in January of last year, but despite scoring 21
goals in 52 appearances has endured a tough time during his spell in England.
He was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice
Evra, banned for eight games and then widely vilified for his decision to refuse
Evra's handshake when the two came face-to-face at Old Trafford.
The player is regularly on the receiving end of abuse from opposition fans
and he was booed when he appeared for Uruguay at Old Trafford during the Olympic
football tournament.
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