New contract for Sami

[stressederic]

HYYPIA SET TO PEN NEW DEAL

Jimmy Rice 26 March 2008

Sami Hyypia looks set to sign a new contract this weekend to keep him at Anfield beyond the summer.

The veteran defender's current deal runs out at the end of the season, but Rafa Benitez today spoke of his confidence that talks on an extension would be concluded this week.

 

He said: "Rick Parry is due to talk to Sami's agent this weekend and hopefully everything will then be finished."

 

The extension means Hyypia will join a select band of Reds who've spent more than a decade at the club, with the Finn arriving under Gerard Houllier back in 1999.

 

The 34-year-old has made no secret of his desire to remain on Merseyside.

 

Earlier this year, he said: "It would be very nice to get to 10 years at the club but I'm just concentrating on playing well.

 

"Whether I stay wouldn't depend on how many games I play. I'm not like that. I'm not interested in somebody promising me something.

 

"If we have four centre backs then everyone fights for their place and performances should determine who plays.

 

"If I keep playing well then it'll be difficult for the manager to change things."

 

Hyypia was a key part of the 2001 treble-winning campaign, proving to be a rock at the back alongside Stephane Henchoz.

 

He was one of the stand-out performers on the road to Champions League glory in Istanbul, scoring a cool volley which proved crucial in the quarter-final defeat of Juventus.

 

The defender has already notched up 37 appearances this season despite turning 34 last October, and is considered by many a contender for Liverpool's player of the season.

 

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Legend

[fyds]

I'd be very happy to see him finish with us - and maybe stay on in some capacity.

[Tones]

Good news. You would think he would also make a good defensive coach, so could be at the club for a bit longer too.

[Guest PaulMcC]

Brilliant news

[honourablegeorge]

Cool.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

cool.

 

Can't see Crouch signing his though - when was the last time he played?

[ManxRed]

He deserves this. Well in Sami.

[Hassony]

Would hate to see him play for a no mark team like Fulham or newcastle

 

I hope he finishes his career with Liverpool and complete his set of medals

[Sion]

"Rick Parry is due to talk to Sami's agent this weekend and hopefully everything will then be finished."

 

 

Great news if it gets sorted.

[goodrobotusses]

Excellent news. Hope he sees out his career with us - been our best defender this season.

[Hassony]

Excellent news. Hope he sees out his career with us - been our best defender this season.

Our best defender for the past 18 years

[Jim D]

Fantastic news I honestly thought this season would be he last, he struggled at the beginning but after having a run in the team due to Agger's absence he has been solid as ever. He won't be first choice next season due to his lack of pace but he would make ideal back up. Well done Sami.

[Boca]

Great news this. Sami's probably been our most consistant defender this season and fully deserves a new deal.

[Spike]

Great news this. I loves ya Sami

[stressederic]

We've had strikers who don't finish this well

[R A Softlad]

I'd be very happy to see him finnish with us - and maybe stay on in some capacity.

 

Yes, very good.

[Dan]

Testimonial next year as well. Quality.

Edited March 26, 2008 by DS77

[Kuyt-fever]

Sami is the only member of the current squad (Alonso aside) that I'd be willing to come down for a night game testimonal.

 

The kind of man who embodies what Liverpool fc is about. Class , dedication and comitment. Fully deserving of the new contract and if Parry does not sort this out , his position simply becomes untenable.

Edited March 27, 2008 by Kuyt-fever

[mercury]

Great!

[usualsuspect]

Sami is the only member of the current squad (Alonso aside) that I'd be willing to come down for a night game testimonal.

 

The kind of man who embodies what Liverpool fc is about. Class , dedication and comitment. Fully deserving of the new contract and if Parry does not sort this out , his position simply becomes untenable.

what about the guy who gave u the bug

[Benitez]

fecin ace

 

And a superb attitude by one of the classiest blokes in football. He's a rare breed is Sami.

[Koogan]

'Set to sign' says the offal. Oh dear, he might miss the derby now. He's so slow that it will take him days to sign the new contract...

 

[Hassony]

If only he would stop and sign autographs more!