Source: Telegraph
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez pledges future to Anfield club
Media reports claimed that following Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Stoke an argument between the trio over a lack of transfer funds had led to the Spanish manager walking out. But Benitez has spoken out to pledge his future to Anfield and confirm that after the late signing of Sotirios Kyrgiakos, no more transfers will be made this window.
"I can tell everyone that my commitment to the club is still there," Benitez told the Mirror. "When I signed the new contract it was because of the staff and because of the players.
"I told everyone I will stay - it was my decision. I'm really pleased here and I'd like to stay for the length of my contract. The fans know this so that's the most important thing for me.
"The problem here is that rumours go around very, very quickly. Even people who know me wanted to know what was happening. They all ask 'Are you going? What's happening?' I was even surprised myself.
"We had situations similar to this one when we played Real Madrid in the Champions League. It was a surprise then but we won the game."
New arrival Kyrgiakos is set to make his club debut against Aston Villa on Merseyside this Monday and the Greek defender has said he plans to use his shock move to Anfield to erase five years of pain.
A knee injury meant he missed out on playing for his country when they won the European Championships in 2004 and the former Rangers centre-back is hopeful that a new start at Liverpool will more than make up for that disappointment.
Looking ahead to helping Liverpool win the league for the first time since 1990, Kyrgiakos said: "It's something I would like very much. I am very happy to have this chance at Liverpool. I know I had just signed a new contract with AEK. But although it was a good contract, you never stop having ambitions in life, and that is why I am here.
"When you are approached by a club like Liverpool, it is an offer you just cannot refuse. I hope that I can bring my strength to this squad, I am good in the air and I have a lot of experience now, so I hope I can be of benefit to Liverpool.
"There are a lot of real quality players here, so I hope to add to their squad and I know they will help me settle down here.
