New deal beckons for Carra

Stalwart also looking forward to learning from new Reds boss

By Elliot Ball   Last updated: 11th August 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

New deal beckons for Carra

Carragher: New deal

I am desperate to finish my career at the club and I'm sure that will be the case

Jamie Carragher.
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Veteran defender Jamie Carragher expects to sign a new Liverpool deal in the next month.

Earlier on Wednesday, Carragher spoke of his desire to fight for a first-team place at Anfield after suffering a below-par season in Liverpool colours last term.

Roy Hodgson gave every indication at the weekend that the 32-year-old shot stopper will be retained beyond his current deal at Anfield, which expries next summer.

And Carragher is confident a deal will be struck without too many complications, while reiterating he intends to finish his playing career with the Merseysiders.

The Reds stalwart told the club's official website: "Of course it's nice to hear. I am desperate to finish my career at the club and I'm sure that will be the case.

"If the manager has said these things, great. Once he's finished bringing people in we'll sit down and sort things out with no problems.

"It'll take two minutes, I think."

Hodgson

Hodgson is the fourth manager to work with Carragher at Liverpool after Roy Evans, Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez.

And despite the Bootle-born centre-back's status as fans favourite and vice-captain, he hopes to learn plenty from the new Reds boss.

He added: "His experience is second to none - he's one of the most experienced managers in world football. Look at all the different places he's been, the different cultures and languages.

"I'm a big follower of the game and always keen to learn."