Gerrard & Carra put pen to paper
Steven Gerrard & Jamie Carragher have signed new 4-year deals with the Anfield club to put an end to the speculation of their future, especially Gerrard.
Gerrard's new contract will bound him to Liverpool till 2009. Gerrard mentioned that the signing of the new deal was a massive weight of his mind.
"It's a massive weight off my mind," Gerrard told Liverpoolfc.tv minutes after signing the contract.
"Over the last twelve months there has been a lot of speculation about my future and it hasn't helped my football. It's nice to sign a four year deal with no clauses to make sure this situation doesn't happen again.
"Next season you'll see a Steven Gerrard who has got a clear mind and who is focused on his football. I'll be a better player next season. I think the speculation has affected me, though not too much because I think at the right times I've still pulled out the big performances.
"It'll be different over the next four years because that speculation has gone and won't come back. I'm looking forward to playing with a free mind, relaxed and concentrated solely on football. Liverpool will get the best of Steven Gerrard because I feel ready to move into the prime years of my career. I'm only 25 and I think over the next few years you'll see me playing my best football and I hope to lead this club to more success and more silverware.
"I think the fans have put themselves in my shoes and they understand that it was difficult for me. Before it was too late I turned it around and decided I wanted to stay. I'm committed to the club, I always have been and I'll continue to show that over the next four years of my contract.
"I spoke to the manager and players and apologised to them for all the speculation that has been going on. I don't think it's been helpful for the team or squad. If we have a fully fit squad this year with Steven Gerrard on top form then we can bring more success to the football club."
Jamie Carragher has also signed a new 4-year deal in return of his consistently hard work last season, that saw the club winning the Champions League.
I'm sure that the signing of the duo would have boosted the confidence of the whole squad. We can now seriously concentrate on winning the league in the coming season. We have done the inpossible last season by winning the Champions League, when most people had written us off.
With the few signings Rafael Benitez has made this season, I believe we can now make a serious bid to finish 1st in the League if we can keep injuries to the minimal & our minds focused on the goal.
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