Liverpool’s money-men have been hard at work on Friday,
tying Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard to new contracts.
Gerrard, who had two years to run on his current deal, has
penned a two-year extension that keeps him at the club until
2013.
Workmanlike winger Kuyt has also been handed the handsome reward
of a two-year extension, as Rafa Benitez follows through with his
promise to tie key players to new contracts.
Kuyt has often divided opinion during his time on Merseyside,
with some Kopites believing the blond Dutchman to be too limited,
while others recognise his big contributions in big games.
Arriving from Feyenoord with a goalscoring reputation after
netting 71 league goals in 101 games, Kuyt has rarely looked as
skilful in front of goal for Liverpool, netting just 23 league
goals in 94 outings.
His contribution and work ethic though, particularly in the big
games (most notably last season’s Champions League tie with
Arsenal) can never be overlooked , and Benitez will be delighted to
have tied down his favourite Dutchman ahead of Saturday's crucial
clash with Fulham.
