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Rafa Benitez has signed a new four year deal with the club. It is
aimed to show his commitment to the club.
Benitez is quoted in the Echo "There was never going to be a problem
once we reached an agreement last season, and now all the documents
have been signed and sent to the club.
"I'm very happy at Liverpool and hope we can enjoy more success in
the seasons to come."
Benitez's new deal represents a one-year extension, keeping him on
Merseyside to 2010.
More significantly, it ends any remote, lingering hope of
managerless Real Madrid luring the Liverpool boss back to the
Bernabeu.
Liverpool's chief executive Rick Parrysays he's thrilled Benitez has
committed the next four years to helping Liverpool battle for more
honours.
"We are absolutely delighted Rafa has put pen to paper on this deal
today," Parry said.
"The day we shook hands last season was when we really knew he was
committing his future to us and we knew he was a man of his word and
he'd sign the contract this summer.
"This contract is not about financial reward, but about Rafa's
belief he can take the club even further forward.
"We are sure the club is in safe hands under this manager and we
have someone who shares the vision of everyone connected to
Liverpool."
Benitez has now returned to Merseyside after a family holiday and
will step up the chase for more new recruits this summer.
Liverpool are well ahead of their rivals in their pursuit for Daniel
Alves, but may have to be patient in negotiating a realistic fee
with Seville.
It's understood the Brazilian midfielder has privately made the
decision to join Liverpool this summer.
Sevilla have recently put a £12.3m price tag on the star which is at
least £4m more than the Reds were prepared to pay.
Meanwhile, French giants Marseille are set to battle with Lyon all
the way for Djibril Cisse.
Champions Lyon, managed by Gerard Houllier, were believed to be in
pole position to sign the 24-year-old, but Marseille are in
negotiations with Liverpool over a fee of around £8m.
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas said: "Gerard Houllier signed him at
Liverpool, so he is a player he likes. Also, Cisse knows Sylvain
Wiltord very well.
"As Djibril has stated, Lyon could be a destination for him. We will
study the situation more closely, maybe even during the two days
break the French team has this weekend."
Cardiff have had talks over signing Scott Carson on a season-long
loan.
Liverpool are unsure about allowing the England squad player to have
another season away from Anfield, but that depends on whether Jerzy
Dudek stays on at the club as Jose Reina's number two.
In other rumours doing the rounds from todays papers - Pablo Aimar
may be available for £5m from Valencia.
Djimi Traore is attracting interest from Monaco and talks are likely
to take place for the Liverpool defender.
Chris Kirkland has been linked with a move to Wigan - although it
may only be on loan.
Steed Malbranque is again being linked with a move to Anfield.
Meanwhile Adidas have come out and said that the shirts for
Liverpool fc 2006-07 selling on ebay are all fake. They are now
working to find out the source of the fakes in Thailand. They are
also working with ebay to remove any sales of the kits. They warn
people not to but the kits unless they want to waste their money.
Academy striker Conal Platt has joined Bournemouth in a one year
deal. The Irish youth international was allowed to leave the Reds
at the end of the season and impressed during a trial.
Finally a warning to anyone who has ordered PremPlus on Sky for
£50. Check your account that you haven't been charged £100 by
istake. If you have customer services will sort it out straight
away. At least two people have had this happen.
Andy
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