Torres Agrees New Improved Deal

[Reece]

Fernando Torres has agreed a new, improved contract with Liverpool, reflecting his standing as one of the world's top strikers.
The 25-year old, who hit his 50th goal for the Reds in last Sunday's win against Spurs, was already tied to Anfield for the next four seasons after signing a six-year deal in 2007.

The new contract includes an option for a further year's extension to 2014.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said: "Fernando is one of the best strikers in the game today and, at his age, can only get better.

"Every major side would want him in their team, but he has shown how much he wants to achieve success at Liverpool by committing his future to the club. He's a special talent, but still has the hunger to improve his game."

Torres joins Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard and Benitez in agreeing new deals at Anfield over the past two months.

Benitez added: "We've made huge progress this season and now we need to take the next step. We are building something special here and securing such important players on long-term deals means we can move forward with confidence.

"This sends out a very positive message to everyone connected with the club."

[Vermilion]

Ohhhh..yeah..more reasons to be cheerful..

[Fierce]

So slow today Reece, so slow

[Shanks]

So good, it needs to be said twice.

[DannyMan2006]

[Chris]

Official site might aswell not have bothered, its just a pay rise in it?

[Vermilion]

Official site might aswell not have bothered, its just a pay rise in it?

eh, no extension?

Although it shows our flexibility and willingness on such subjects, Torres wasn't on a wage that reflected his stature in the game, so we changed it and upped his money soon as, very good imo.

[Gray]

Chipper, now a new conetract for Xabi please.

[ukfootballfan101]

eh, no extension?

Although it shows our flexibility and willingness on such subjects, Torres wasn't on a wage that reflected his stature in the game, so we changed it and upped his money soon as, very good imo.

I was thinking the same thing, its great giving him more money to keep him happy, and to reflect how important he is to us, but we should have added on another season or two, that would have tied him down for the remain best years of his career.

[Red_Polo]

The 25-year old, who hit his 50th goal for the Reds in last Sunday's win against Spurs, was already tied to Anfield for the next four seasons after signing a six-year deal in 2007.

The new contract includes an option for a further year's extension to 2014.

[Gray]

That will take him up too 29 possibly 30. Sell him to Chelsea for 30m after that.

[Assassin]

Torres

[ukfootballfan101]

An option for a further year isn't the same. That means if both parties agree to the extension. Although we obviously don't want to keep an unhappy player, if Torres did fall out with the club and decided he wanted to leave we would want his contract to be as long as possible to maximise the transfer fee.

[Neil Young]

An option for a further year isn't the same. That means if both parties agree to the extension. Although we obviously don't want to keep an unhappy player, if Torres did fall out with the club and decided he wanted to leave we would want his contract to be as long as possible to maximise the transfer fee.

Not necessarily. I believe it can be one side has the option to which the other has pre-agreed (i.e. agreed at time of signing the contract).

[Rich]

Bloody hell, why aren't people happy that he has 4 years guaranteed?!

Honestly, some people.

Oh and sensational news.