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Agger extends Reds contract

03 May 2009 - 10:13:41

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Denmark central defender Daniel Agger has pledged his long-term future to Liverpool by signing a new contract running until the summer of 2014.

The 24-year-old had been linked with a move away from Anfield in recent months, but has now opted to stay put with the Premier League title hopefuls.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez told the club's official website: "This is extremely good news for Liverpool moving forward and demonstrates our intention to build on the progress we have already made this season.

"Daniel is still young, but with great quality and will be a very important player for us in the years ahead.

"I'm sure there were many other clubs monitoring the situation closely, but throughout our discussions Daniel made it clear that he wanted to stay at Liverpool and achieve success here.

"I'm delighted we've secured his future at Anfield."