Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has signed a two-year extension to his current contract at Anfield, and now believes that the Reds are strong enough to win trophies.
The Slovakian was delighted to have extended his stay at the club having already enjoyed almost three years on Merseyside.
With his original deal having had another two years to run, he is looking forward to spending the next four years at Anfield.
"I'm very pleased," the defender told his club's official website.
"I have been at Liverpool for nearly three years and I really like it here. I like the city, I like the club and I like the fans so I'm happy I am able to sign a new contract.
"Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world so I am proud I can play here for four more years.
"We have quality in the dressing room and I know we will do better this year. A club like Liverpool deserves to win trophies and I will help them do that, hopefully this season.
"Everyone plays football to win trophies. Playing for Liverpool is a big motivation for everyone and we will do everything we can to win the Premier League. We have the highest targets - to win everything."
Skrtel joined the Reds in January 2008 for £6 million. He believes that he has proved the doubters wrong in that time.
"Before I came here a lot of people thought I wasn't good enough to play for Liverpool, but I think I have shown I am," he added.
"I'm happy to try and carry on giving good performances and doing my best for the club. Signing a new contract gives me confidence and I will work hard in training every day to play as many games as possible. You can always improve. I know the good and bad parts of my game and I will keep working.
"Lots of things have changed at the club this year with new players, a new manager and new medical staff. The spirit is very good and we showed that against Arsenal with a great performance. We can build on that and carry it on."
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