Luis Suarez has ended speculation that he will be leaving Liverpool by penning a new long-term deal worth £200,000 per week.
The
Reds announced on Friday that their free-scoring Uruguayan – who has
netted 17 times already this season – has committed his future to the
club.
It brings to a close the saga surrounding Suarez and reports that he could look to quit Anfield next year.
He failed to manoeuvre a switch to Arsenal during the summer and was convinced to remain on Merseyside by boss Brendan Rodgers.
But,
having finalised the deal which extends to 2018, the 26-year-old said:
‘I am delighted to have agreed a new deal with Liverpool and have my
future secured for the long term.
‘We
have some great players and the team is growing and improving all the
time. I believe I can achieve the ambitions of winning trophies and
playing at the very highest level with Liverpool. My aim is to help get
us there as quickly as possible.
‘Without
doubt the backing I have received from the Liverpool fans has
influenced my decision. I am so proud to represent them and go out to do
my best for them every time I pull on the shirt.
‘We
have a special relationship; they have love for me and in return I love
them back. I will always do my best for them and hopefully we can
achieve success together.’
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