Pepe pleads for Gerrard to stay

02 June 2010 16:55
Jose Reina hopes Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard will not be tempted by Real Madrid and will instead see out his career at Anfield.[LNB] Gerrard has long been linked with a move to the Spanish giants and speculation has increased since Jose Mourinho took over the reigns as the former Chelsea manager is a long-time admirer of the Liverpool captain.[LNB]The England midfielder has progressed through the ranks at Anfield but is thought to be increasingly disgruntled with his team's lack of success.[LNB]However, Reina has begged him not to abandon Anfield for the Bernabeu.[LNB]"I hope Gerrard doesn't bring anything to Real Madrid and that he stays a long time at Liverpool, that he is with us for the rest of his career." said the Spain goalkeeper.[LNB]"I understand that something will happen, that Real Madrid's interest in Gerrard will become manifest because Mourinho knows him very well and he is a footballer who can play in any team in the world.[LNB]"He is part of the elite, among the 10 best in the world because he is a very complete footballer.[LNB]"Let's hope they don't take him away."

Source: Team_Talk