Arbeloa rubbishes exit rumours

Spanish defender welcomes competition for places

By Ben Collins   Last updated: 7th September 2008

Arbeloa Alvaro Liverpool v Newcastle

Arbeloa: Happy at Anfield

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Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa insists he is happy to stay at Liverpool.

The 25-year-old right-back, who arrived from Deportivo La Coruna in January 2007, has been linked with a move away from the Reds at the end of the season.

But not only is the Spain international determined to stay at Anfield, he is willing to play wherever manager Rafa Benitez needs him and has started the first three league games of the season.

"I don't know where all the speculation that I am not happy has come from but it is miles from the truth," Arbeloa told the Daily Star Sunday.

"I am at a massive club. I have played in a European Cup semi-final and a final too since I came here. I also broke into the national team through my displays for Liverpool.

Competition

"There is competition for places here just the same as there is at any big club. But I know if I play well, play to a really high level, then the manager has confidence in me and will play me in his team.

"I have played anywhere the manager has asked me to play and I will do the same again this season."