Reina pledges future to Liverpool as ace insists: I can't imagine ever quitting

08 December 2009 10:58
Pepe Reina has no intention of walking out of Liverpool.[LNB]The Reds are 12 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and have crashed out of the Champions League and Carling Cup.[LNB]But Reina, who has been at Anfield since 2005 and has more than two years to run on his contract, has been playing some of the best football of his career despite the disappointing results and is set to be rewarded with a new long-term deal.[LNB] Mersey paradise: Reina loves life at Liverpool despite the team's struggles[LNB]He said: 'I can see in the city - just walking in the streets and talking to people - that there is a passion which cannot be matched in other cities in this country and around the world. [LNB]'I realise just how lucky I am to represent this club. I couldn't be happier here. My family is well settled down and my children especially feel like Liverpool is home. [LNB]  'On the football side, I am 27-years-old and have many games behind me. Mentally, I feel ready to take on anything because my experiences - especially at Liverpool - have made me a lot stronger person and professional. Right now, I am at one of the best moments of my career. [LNB]'I would like to stay here a long, long time - I am certain about that. I couldn't imagine playing for another club and pulling on another shirt. The club knows how I feel about this, so hopefully there will be some developments soon. I am ready to talk.'[LNB] Alberto Aquilani set to start for Liverpool as Lucas looks like the man to make wayLiverpool set to tie up deal for Icelandic teen Kristjan Gauti EmilssonBenitez insists it's good to talk as Mascherano discusses new dealTHE LIST: Greatest last-gasp goals in the history of British football - 50-41Blackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 0: Wake up and smell the Europa, RafaLIVERPOOL FC

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