Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez has penned a new long term deal with the Reds, as he finally swept aside the rumours and surmises linking his move away from Anfield this summer.
The Uruguayan International has remained in the midst of controversies ever since his arrival from Ajax in January last year.
Given his apparent troubles with the English fans, following his racial assault against Manchester United’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231 in October 2011, the striker was strongly linked to making a move away from the Premier League.
Clubs such as Juventus and Paris Saint Germain were reported to be keeping close tabs on him.
Having signed a five and a half year contract with the Reds at the time of his arrival at Anfield, Suarez’s new agreement with the club will see him get a massive salary boost.
The 25-year old, who was Liverpool’s highest goal scorer last season, has so far capped 44 league appearances for the Anfield outfit, and netted 15 goals during this period.
Upon putting pen to paper on the new deal, Suarez indicated that the agreement was a reflection of his contentment on being a part of the Merseyside team, and revealed that he and his family are having a great time in the city.
He told the club’s official website, “To sign a new contract with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 is unbelievable for me because I am so happy here at both the club and also in the city. That is very important for me.”
“When you are a kid, everybody wants to play for Liverpool. I am here now and it is a dream for me, and now I am a Liverpool fan. I am happy off the pitch because the people of Liverpool are good with me and my family.”
The maverick forward has always been highly rated by the new Liverpool boss, Brendan Rodgers, who views him as an important part of his future plans. Earlier, the Northern Irishman had admitted that he was holding talks with the Uruguayan player, in order
to convince him into striking a new deal with the club.
The striker has recently joined the training camp with the Reds, following his country’s ouster from the Olympic Games.
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