Liverpool Football Club is elated to announce that Steven Gerrard has today signed a

new two-year contract extension taking him to 2016. Gerrard committed his future to
the Reds at Melwood alongside managing director Ian Ayre and manager Brendan
Rodgers.
The club is thrilled that Steven has decided to honor his role at the club, to continue as
Liverpool captain after a waver of uncertainty regarding his future.
After putting pen to paper, the former England captain spoke of his joy at the new deal:
I think everyone knows what it means to me. Ive been here that long and so to extend,
its a big day for me and Im really happy for myself and my family. Its great news.
It lets me know the club thinks an awful lot of me and wants me here. Im glad its all
done, as my old contract was coming to a close, now I can just focus on playing as well as
I can.
Ian Ayre also spoke at the prospect of Gerrards remaining two years: Its fantastic for
everyone the club, Steven and the fans. He is and always has been such a big part of
Liverpool Football Club. Particularly in this day and age, its rather unique to find a local
player who has given his whole career to his club.
Were pleased today to add an extension to his existing agreement and that keeps him
here until the end of his career. Weve said in a years time well review it again and see
how happy Steven is. We seem to always be happy with him, so hopefully well just
continue in that vein.
The Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was also present as his longest serving player
agreed to his future: Hes a real good guy and very, very humble. Thats the mark of him
with everything hes achieved in the game, everything hes won, hes the former
England captain and one of the best players to have ever graced the Premier League.
To retain the humility that he has and still the eagerness to want to improve and be
better, he is a real shining light and example for many players.
Gerrard has worked with many managers during his time at Liverpool and the accolades
have not stopped. Since winning the captaincy from Gerard Houllier, Kenny Dalglish,
Roy Hodgson and Rafael Benitez have been some of the lucky few to manage the
Premier Leagues finest.
Gerrard made his first team debut in 1998 and has since racked up over 630
appearances for the club. His biggest achievement to date is winning the 2005
Champions League after a remarkable comeback in what is footballs most exceptional
game. The home bred captain has also got two FA Cups and Three League Cups to his
name although the Premier League trophy is yet to be scribed with the individual
presence.