Source: Daily_Mail
Lucas Leiva signs new Liverpool deal
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield, the club have confirmed.[LNB]Lucas was a much-derided figure among fans during his early years on Merseyside, although former manager Rafael Benitez's confidence in the player was unerring.[LNB]The Spaniard's faith was ultimately proved well-placed as the midfielder has established himself with both club and country.[LNB] Something to shout about: Lucas Leiva has become a key player at Liverpool[LNB] 'For me it was an easy decision because I know how big Liverpool are and I can see Liverpool are committed to me and are planning for a future with me,' said Lucas.[LNB]'I am pleased with the way Liverpool tried to keep me and now I want to keep doing my best for them. I don't think people thought I could stay here for so long, but now I want to just keep on improving.[LNB]'I am really happy. The last few weeks have been really good for me and now I have signed a new contract and can spend more years at Liverpool I will do my best all the time and try to help the club to be bigger and bigger, if that's possible.'[LNB]Midfielder Alberto Aquilani iswilling to return to Liverpool at the end of the season if Juventus donot want to sign him on a permanent deal.[LNB] On the move? Aquilani, who played for Italy against Slovenia on Friday, could be set for an Anfield return[LNB] The 26-year-old is on a season-longloan with Juve, having failed to impress in his first season at Anfieldafter joining from Roma.[LNB]Juventus do have the option topurchase Aquilani at the end of the current campaign, but if they donot exercise it, he is happy to go back to Anfield.[LNB]He told Gazzetta dello Sport: 'Thefuture? I'm at Juve, but I don't know what will happen. I'm on loan andif I'm not retained I'd go back to Liverpool in the best league in theworld. We'll see.'[LNB]Aquilani has also been linked with amove back to Roma. Asked if he would go back to the capital club, hesaid: 'It is a delicate question. I would do, but I think it will bedifficult.'[LNB] How not to impress your boss! Lucas wants to upset Dalglish with Brazil winJuventus keen on Babel as Sevilla eye swoop for Brazilian midfielder LucasLiverpool flop Aquilani set to join Juve on permanent deal in the summerLiverpool not budging on ?11m fee for Aquilani as Juventus prepare bid[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Rafael Benitez, Alberto Aquilani Places: Liverpool
