Source: SKY_Sports
Kuyt agrees Reds stay
Dirk Kuyt has become the latest Liverpool player to agree a new deal with the club.[LNB] Hot on the heels of Steven Gerrard agreeing terms on a new two-year contract, Dutchman Kuyt has followed suit on a two-year extension.[LNB]The new deal will keep Kuyt at Anfield until the summer of 2012 as Rafa Benitez continues his drive of securing his top players on longer contracts.[LNB]Kuyt joined Liverpool from Feyenoord in the summer of 2006 and he has established himself as a big fans' favourite with his work ethic.[LNB]The 28-year-old, who was a prolific goalscorer in Holland, has been converted into a right-sided winger in the last few seasons with Benitez preferring to play Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard in attack.[LNB]Benitez was delighted to sort out the wide man's future and feels news of contract extensions for Kuyt and Gerrard will provide a boost for the club.[LNB]"This is another great piece of news for the club," Benitez told the club's official website.[LNB]"Dirk had one year left on his contract and we were keen for him to stay. He is a player with great quality who has a big part to play in our future. We are delighted to have reached an agreement. [LNB]"To have announced new deals for Steven and Dirk on the same day shows how hard everyone is working and that we are moving forward quickly as a club. [LNB]"These are very positive messages and I am very happy." [LNB]
