Sunday, January 18, 2009

Benitez Believes Agger Will Stay

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is confident Danish international defender Daniel Agger will stay at Anfield.

The 24-year-old Dane, a £5.8m signing from Brondby in 2006, has been linked with a move to AC Milan.

"I had a conversation with Daniel two days ago," said Benitez. "He wants to stay - he's not thinking about money.

"I can guarantee his commitment to the club is 100%. I was talking with his agent and they are waiting for us. The player is really happy here."

Agger missed much of last season through injury and has faced competition for the central defensive positions from Martin Skrtel and Jamie Carragher.

"He knows we have a strong team and he wants to stay," Benitez told the Liverpool website.

Agger's contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June 2010.

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