Talisman: Fernando Torres celebrates after scoring
the opening goal during against Spurs on the final day of the
Premier League season
Fernando Torres will remain a Liverpool player until
2013 after agreeing a new bumper deal at Anfield.
The 25-year-old star has agreed a new, improved contract with
Liverpool, reflecting his standing as one of the world's top
strikers.
His latest deal will place him in the same salary bracket as
Steven Gerrard, who earns slightly less than £120,000 a week.
Sportsmail understands
that Torress will pick up close to £110,000 a week.
The Euro 2008 winner with Spain, who hit his 50th goal for the
Premier League runners up in last Sunday's 3-1 victory over 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 boss 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, Gerrard and Benitez in
agreeing new deals at Anfield over the past two months.
