DIDI FOLLOWS STEVIE AND COMMITS TO REDS

Official LFC Website, 24 Dec 2004
DIDI FOLLOWS STEVIE AND COMMITS TO REDS
By Mark Platt

Dietmar Hamann has followed the lead of fellow central midfielder Steven
Gerrard and reiterated his commitment to Liverpool Football Club.
Hamann was delighted to hear that Gerrard plans to stay at Anfield for
the foreseeable future and was quick to put the record straight
regarding his own situation.

With his current contract due to expire at the end of the season the
German midfielder's future at the club has also been the subject of much
speculation recently.

Under the Bosman ruling he's free to talk to other club's come January.

But in the wake of the skipper's much welcomed announcement, Hamann has
confirmed to Liverpoolfc.tv that he too has no plans to leave the club.

"It's good news about Stevie and obviously a big boost for everyone to
hear that such an influential individual as him wants to stay on board
for a few more years," says Didi.

"He's the captain of the team and a very important player for the club.

"As for my future, we've talked with the club and I'm very hopeful we
can get things sorted sooner rather than later.

"I want to stay here. I've no intention of going anywhere else and
therefore haven't spoken to any other club.

"My focus is on Liverpool and hopefully I've also got a few more years
left here."