Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard
has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a claim that he was
considering a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Gerrard, who led The Reds into the quarter-finals of the UEFA
Champions League on Tuesday, was not at London's High Court for the
settlement.
His solicitor Gerrard Tyrrell had stated that the article, which
appeared on London Sport Magazine's website, had caused Gerrard and
his family considerable embarrassment and distress.
Tyrrell has now stated the England international was never in talks
with any club regarding a move and that he is happy at
Anfield.
"The true position is that Steven Gerrard has not been involved in
secret talks with Real Madrid or indeed any other football club
relating to a possible move," he said in a statement.
"He is more than happy at Liverpool, to whom he is
contracted."