Kuyt agrees Reds stay

Dirk Kuyt has become the latest Liverpool player to agree a new deal with the club. Hot on the heels of Steven Gerrard agreeing terms on a new two-year contract, Dutchman Kuyt has followed suit on a two-year extension.The new deal will keep Kuyt at Anfield until the summer of 2012 as Rafa Benitez continues his drive of securing his top players on longer contracts.Kuyt joined Liverpool from Feyenoord in the summer of 2006 and he has established himself as a big fans' favourite with his work ethic.The 28-year-old, who was a prolific goalscorer in Holland, has been converted into a right-sided winger in the last few seasons with Benitez preferring to play Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard in attack.Benitez was delighted to sort out the wide man's future and feels news of contract extensions for Kuyt and Gerrard will provide a boost for the club."This is another great piece of news for the club," Benitez told the club's official website."Dirk had one year left on his contract and we were keen for him to stay. 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. "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. "These are very positive messages and I am very happy."

Source: SKY_Sports