[lfc-news] Hamann set to be offered new deal - Post

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Liverpool Daily Post, 3 Dec 2004
Hamann set to be offered new deal
By Andy Hunter, Daily Post

DIETMAR HAMANN will be offered the chance to extend his Anfield career in
the New Year - and has told Liverpool he is willing to stay.

The in-form midfielder is one of several high-profile players out of
contract at the end of this season and eligible to talk to foreign clubs
from January 1.

But Liverpool have now begun negotiations over a new deal for the
influential 31-year-old and are confident the German international will
commit his future to the club.

Hamann has appeared in every Premiership game under Rafael Benitez this
season and the Liverpool manager has told the midfielder and his agent he
remains in his Anfield rebuilding plans.

"I talked with Hamann and his agent two months ago," revealed Benitez. "The
idea was to talk to him and his agents as soon as possible again to see
what is best for the player and the club.

"The question is when. I am very happy with him and we will talk soon, but
now is not the right time.

"I don't think he will leave, and he has indicated to me that he wants to
stay here.

"All managers would want a player like him. He is a great professional and
does a great job for us."

Hamann has become an integral figure at Liverpool since his £8m arrival
from Newcastle in July 1999.

His importance has been underlined again this season when Steven Gerrard
was ruled out for two months through injury.

The length of a new deal is still to be decided, with Liverpool unlikely to
offer long-term deals to players of Hamann's age and contractual situation.
But a compromise two-year deal could see the former Bayern Munich extend
his successful stay on Merseyside before the end of the season.

"I will talk to the club in January and then discuss things with my wife
before making any final decision," said Hamann.


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