Dirk Kuyt has pleaded with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to stay at Anfield next season.
Gerrard's future has been the subject of intense speculation for the last few months after a disappointing campaign last term.
The likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City are thought to be waiting in the wings to sign Gerrard if the England international decides to leave his hometown club.
However, Kuyt insists it is vital the club keep hold of Gerrard as he is the heartbeat of the side.
"I wouldn't like to see Steven Gerrard go," said Kuyt.
"Everyone wants to keep Stevie at the club.
"He is the captain, he is very important and his heart is bleeding Liverpool.
"So it must be a very good offer or a very good club if he wants to leave.
"I don't know anything about this. It is just up to him, up to the club."
Kuyt also revealed he was sad to see Rafa Benitez leave Anfield earlier this summer.
Benitez left Anfield by mutual consent after six years in charge of the club.
The Spaniard has quickly found himself back in work with Inter Milan and Kuyt admits he owes Benitez a lot for improving him as a player.
"I was sad to see him go," added Kuyt
"Rafa was very important for Liverpool.
"He won the Champions League and he made me the player that I have become."
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