Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Rafael Benitez Keen For Dirk Kuyt And Daniel Agger To Sign New Liverpool Deals


Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, has called on the club's board to offer Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt new long-term contracts.

Both players have 18 months to run on their contracts and while Benitez, whose contract expires at the same time, says it is time the Anfield club secured both players' futures.

"Agger is very close and he is talking with the club," Benitez said. "There is no news yet with Kuyt but he is another player that I would like to get done as soon as possible. They have to be done before the new year.

"In each team you need people with quality, that work hard and with a good character.

"I want to do it as soon as possible because it is better for them and better for the club."

Kuyt is eager to ensure that he is a part of any future success at Anfield.

“I’m really happy here and I want to stay, but so far there has been no talk of a new contract,” he said. “Hopefully that will come in the next few months.”

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