Kuyt signs new Anfield deal
16th Apr 2011
Liverpool Football Club today confirmed Dirk Kuyt has put pen to paper on a new contract at Anfield.
The Dutch striker, who has scored 61 goals in 235 appearances for the Reds since signing from Feyenoord in 2006, has committed his future to the club by signing an extended deal.
Director of Football Damien Comolli said: "We are very pleased. Dirk has been here and been performing to a high level for a long time. When players like him, with his experience and attitude, want to commit to the club for the future then it's very rewarding.
"When you see his performances it's obvious why we wanted him to stay. It's his work-rate, his ability on the ball - as he showed on Monday with a goal against Manchester City - and his fantastic work ethic both at Melwood on a daily basis and during games.
"He's also a versatile player who can play in three or four positions and that is so important in the modern game. Since Kenny has been here Dirk has played as a striker, as a second striker and on the right also. When you add to that his skills as an individual - on a daily basis it's great to have him around because he always smiles, works hard and has the club at heart - then it's a mix of all those things that makes us happy to have him here in the long term."
And coming hot on the heels of Lucas also tying his future to Anfield, Comolli insists this represents another statement of intent from the Reds.
"It's the same as with Lucas," he added. "When we feel a player has been doing well and think he will do well in the future, we will do everything to keep them. If the first thing they tell you is 'I want to stay at Liverpool' then it's a strong sign of stability.
"All the signs show we are going places and in the right direction. I don't think Dirk even contemplated talking to other clubs because from day one he said he wanted to stay, and the longer the better."
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