Luis Suarez today committed his future to Liverpool Football
Club by signing a new long-term contract at Melwood.
The 26-year-old Uruguayan insists he is 'proud' and 'delighted' at having
put pen to paper on the new extended deal and is focused on helping the club
achieve its ambitions of sustainable success both domestically and in Europe.
The Reds' No.7 also paid tribute to the supporters, citing the 'special
relationship' he has with them as a key factor in reaffirming his commitment to
Liverpool.
Suarez joined the club in January 2011 and is widely regarded as one of the
most talented players in world football. This season alone, Suarez has scored
17 goals in 11 Barclays Premier League starts.
"I am delighted to have agreed a new deal with Liverpool and have my
future secured for the long term," said Suarez.
"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."
Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, said the news will give everyone a lift:
"This is fantastic news for everyone associated with the club; the team,
the owners and most importantly the supporters.
"Luis is a world-class talent and securing his services is crucial for
what we are trying to achieve here.
"What's most important and most exciting is that, at just 26 years old,
his best years are still ahead of him and we now know we'll be seeing him reach
that potential in a Liverpool shirt."
Principal owner, John W Henry, believes it shows the progress being made on
and off the field: "We are committed to working hard to keep our best
players and this is an indication that we are moving in the right direction and
moving at a pace that impresses one of the best players in world football.
"The club has made major strides forward in recent years and we are all
committed to delivering the success our supporters want and deserve."
Liverpool chairman, Tom Werner, said: "This demonstrates our
commitment, as an ownership group, to building a team that competes at the
highest level both in the Barclays Premier League and in Europe.
"Our primary motive is to do what is best for
Liverpool Football Club and today's news is another significant step forward on
this journey."
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