Liverpool's Lucas Leiva happy loan move fell through
Wednesday 9 September 2015 15:19, UK
Lucas Leiva says he is 100 per cent committed to Liverpool and happy a summer transfer did not happen.
The Brazil midfielder's eight-year Anfield career seemed certain to end when he was on the verge of a season-long loan to Besiktas.
But an injury to Jordan Henderson meant Lucas was required to plug a gap in the Liverpool side, and he started last month's games against Arsenal and West Ham.
And the 28-year-old's aim now is to be "an important player for the club this season."
He told the club website: "I think the last couple of years, every transfer window my name is linked with a move. It's been very intense.
"Of course there are times when you think you might have to move on and I was very close to moving, but one thing I will always have is commitment to this club.
"I've been here so long and I always said if I had the choice to be here and be happy, I would always choose Liverpool.
"When your future is in doubt, you might have to think of another solution, but I'm happy that it didn't happen and I'm here to fight for the club as I have been doing for eight years.
"I'm just looking forward to a good season and putting Liverpool back where it belongs. I have this chance to say I'm fully committed.
"I just need to now focus on my performance and help in the way the manager and the staff asked me to help."
