Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits he is 'really pleased' that captain Steven Gerrard has finally signed a new contract.
Gerrard originally agreed a two-year extension to his deal back in April and has now put pen-to-paper after returning to training this week.
The contract ties the inspirational midfielder to Anfield until 2013 and Benitez is happy to have secured the long-term future of another key player.
"We have spent this summer trying to secure the players we have," said Benitez.
"It's really good to keep Kuyt, Torres, Agger, Benayoun and Steven. They are the here and now of the club and for the future it is really good.
"We are really pleased. We have a lot of good players who want to stay, to win and compete.
"The message has to be the same again this year - to be there, to be contenders and to fight.
"If we can win trophies it would be fantastic."
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