Source: Telegraph
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt joins Steven Gerrard in signing new deal
The 28-year-old's current deal was due to expire at the end of next season and manager Rafael Benitez is delighted Kuyt has committed his long-term future to Liverpool. [LNB]"This is another great piece of news for the club," said Benitez. "Dirk had one year left on his contract and we were keen for him to stay. [LNB] Related ArticlesGerrard agrees new dealGerrard denies nightclub attackBenitez: I almost quit Liverpool'Liverpool best in Europe'Benitez faces anxious international waitLiverpool look to future"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]Liverpool announced earlier today that Gerrard had signed a deal which will keep him at Anfield until 2013 with both players' futures being tied up as Benitez's first points of business after he himself agreed a long term deal with the club's owners. [LNB]Kuyt joined Liverpool from Feyenoord in the summer of 2006 and has been transformed from a striker into a right-winger. [LNB]He has scored 10 goals in 41 appearances for the Reds this season and has emerged as a key figure in Benitez's title-chasing team. [LNB]Liverpool are currently one point behind Premier League leaders Manchester United having played a game more than their rivals. [LNB]
