Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva inks an extension contract
News from the Red part of Merseyside has brought confirmation that Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has agreed to an extension in his contract.
Earlier news of the Brazilian defensive midfielder having disagreements with his new contract were rubbished after Lucas came out and declared to be on excellent terms with Liverpool.
Negotiations had been on the table for a while now which meant news on the issue was expected any moment the two parties concluded on a mutual agreement.
Liverpool and Lucas’ agents finally agreed on the extension contract after interest for the young Brazilian International rose from different footballing powerhouses.
The 24-year-old has experienced a tough time over the past couple of seasons at Liverpool. He has been granted very little chances to open for Liverpool,
hence, his first start-ups have been quite low.
However, this season, Liverpool required their players to step up and perform for their struggling team and Lucas was up to the task. As a result,
he captured the eye of former manager Roy Hodgson, and eventually, his replacement from the Youth Academy, Kenny Dalglish.
Dalglish has reinvigorated Liverpool’s campaign this season by putting his trust in young players on the pitch. King Kenny has arrived to manage
the Merseyside club after nearly two decades. Nonetheless he has found form with the club almost immediately. His main strategy has been to unite and rejuvenate a dying campaign and the Scotsman has been successful in achieving both targets.
Dalglish has used Lucas as a defensive midfielder in place of Argentine http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Mascherano-c18071, who moved to Barcelona in August, 2010. Lucas has shown
immaculate form in his position because of which first team status has been offered to the Gremio bred player.
Lucas came to Anfield in 2007, but he has had few chances to prove himself on field. In spite of this, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucas-c22528 remained loyal to Kop, uttering his
belief in the colour Red. Lustrous performances and loyalty have eventually earned him this extension in his contract.
Presently, officials from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 have not informed about the period of the new contract, however, they have quoted it to be a “long-term contract”
which “secures his future” at Liverpool.
At the moment Lucas is enjoying his most successful season with Reds. The Brazilian International has capped 39 times and even scored a goal. Prior
to the 2010-11 season, Lucas was considered nothing more than a commodity on the bench but the midfielder has certainly proven his worth to his club.
In a recent press release, Lucas commented on his contract and future with Liverpool, “It was an easy decision because I know how big Liverpool
is and I can see Liverpool are committed to me and are planning for a future with me.”
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