Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year extension to his current contract at Anfield.
Reds skipper tied to Anfield until at least 2013
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year extension to his current contract at Anfield.
The England ace's deal on Merseyside still had two years before it expired, but the Reds have moved to secure their star asset.
Gerrard has been in inspirational form as Rafa Benitez's side chase Premier League and UEFA Champions League glory, and the news will come as a major boost.
The 28-year-old is now tied to the club until at least 2013 and Benitez, who recently signed a new five-year deal, is pleased his skipper has put pen-to-paper.
Benitez told Liverpool's
official website: "This is fantastic news for the club.
"Steven has once again shown his commitment and it was an easy deal to agree. As soon as we offered him the option he said yes. There were no problems at all. He wants to stay for life.
"This deal sends out another clear message that we are moving forward as a club. To know we have a player of Steven's quality with us for many more years is a great boost for the club and the fans.
"He is clearly a player who inspires those around him and even though he is playing very well at the moment, I still think his best years are ahead of him."
Meanwhile, Gerrard has pleaded not guilty to having any involvement in a nightclub fight last year.
Gerrard formally pleaded not guilty to affray when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday.
The 28-year-old was accused of being part of a group that injured businessman Marcus McGee, 34, at the Lounge Inn, Southport, in the early hours of 29th December last year.
Gerrard was originally charged with affray and assault, but the assault charge was dropped last month when he appeared before magistrates.
