Steven Gerrard’s contract only expires in 18 months but Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is already adamant that he will stay at the club beyond his current deal.
There had been some speculation over Gerrard’s future, with doubts about whether he would be offered a new contract in 18 months, when he will be 34 but Rodgers told the Guardian:
"He is vital to us, and I recognize that. I know he has 18 months left on his contract, but I would want him to go beyond that for this club and this team.”
"He has been an inspirational captain for us, he has been a huge figure in the development of this team. We are improving, we are growing, and he has influenced that.
"Absolutely I would want him to stay beyond his current contract and extend it - there is absolutely no question about that.
"What I would say with Steven is he has a real hunger to succeed. He may be 32 years of age, but he's still got so much left."
"You look at his stats this season and he is right up there as one of the most influential midfielders in the Premier League. He's at the top in chances created, passing, possession; all the important things. I find it incredible he can have had any criticism at all. It is absolutely ridiculous. From seeing him every day working, and seeing him playing in the games, it's incredible.
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