Dirk Kuyt has become the latest Liverpool player to agree a contract extension.
The Dutchman has joined skipper Steven Gerrard in signing a two-year extension with the Reds.
Kuyt was waiting for boss Rafael Benitez to sign a new five-year deal before pledging his own future.
The 28-year-old, who has been converted into a right-winger by Benitez from a striker, is now contracted until 2012.
Benitez said the deal will be a big boost to the club in their assault on the Premier League and European Cup.
"Dirk had one year left on his contract and we were keen for him to stay. He is a player with great quality who has a big part to play in our future. We are delighted to have reached an agreement," the
Spaniard said.
"To have announced new deals for Steven and Dirk on the same day shows how hard everyone is working and that we are moving forward quickly as a club.
"These are very positive messages and I am very happy."
The ex-Valencia boss will be hoping Fernando Torres will be the next to sign as the striker is in negotiations along with Jamie Carragher, Alvaro Arbeloa and Jose Reina.
Benitez added: "We are very close to sealing deals with other players, several. There will be more very soon."
The Dutchman has joined skipper Steven Gerrard in signing a two-year extension with the Reds.
Kuyt was waiting for boss Rafael Benitez to sign a new five-year deal before pledging his own future.
The 28-year-old, who has been converted into a right-winger by Benitez from a striker, is now contracted until 2012.
Benitez said the deal will be a big boost to the club in their assault on the Premier League and European Cup.
"Dirk had one year left on his contract and we were keen for him to stay. He is a player with great quality who has a big part to play in our future. We are delighted to have reached an agreement," the
Spaniard said.
"To have announced new deals for Steven and Dirk on the same day shows how hard everyone is working and that we are moving forward quickly as a club.
"These are very positive messages and I am very happy."
The ex-Valencia boss will be hoping Fernando Torres will be the next to sign as the striker is in negotiations along with Jamie Carragher, Alvaro Arbeloa and Jose Reina.
Benitez added: "We are very close to sealing deals with other players, several. There will be more very soon."
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