Steven Gerrard
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Just been on the news, he aint going anywhere, says he is staying and is in talks for a new contract
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has made an amazing U-turn by deciding to stay at the club.
Gerrard had looked to be on his way out of Anfield after telling the club he wanted to leave on Tuesday.
The England international rejected Liverpool's offer of a new deal late on Monday night, paving the way for a move out of Anfield.
Chelsea had seen a bid for the midfielder turned down on Tuesday and they looked to be favourites to land his signature.
However, Gerrard after mulling over his future, has decided to stay at Liverpool and the news is a massive boost for Rafa Benitez and everyone at the club with The Reds beginning the defence of their European Cup next week.
Reds chief executive Rick Parry revealed the amazing twist on Wednesday morning, claiming Gerrard was now set to sign a new deal.
"Steven's decided to stay," Parry told Sky Sports News. "He realises how much the club means to him; genuinely, it's a little bit like last year, perhaps even more dramatic.
"I think the language he's been using to us even when he said he was going, he never said he wanted to go as he said it was so difficult, I don't think I can come back; he never said he wanted to go.
"The last 24 hours he has reflected on it and thought it through and he wants to stay.
"I couldn't be more delighted and, from my point of view, it is what we wanted all along.
"I apologise to Stevie if I've misread his emotions. I guess I thought after Istanbul I thought we knew where we were going, but it was obviously praying on his mind.
"He was anxious and he genuinely felt club wasn't as enthusiastic as we might be about keeping him and there were one or two issues with the contract he took to be perhaps a lack of enthuasism on our part, which it wasn't, but he understands that now.
"We had some emotional moments together and cleared all that and I don't think it will happen again.
"There were a few late night phone calls and a few very early morning calls this morning and I think he just wants a couple of days to go away and clear his head now.
"It hasn't been easy for him but, as far as we're concerned, it's the right decision."
Parry believes Gerrard will now sign a new improved deal to extend his stay at Anfield.
"I think it's hammered (a new deal). I don't think it's an issue," added Parry. "We all understand what is required and that's the easy bit.
"I think to be fair to Stevie, he's not staying because he was concerned about negativity. The point I made to Stevie on Monday was think of the fans in Istanbul, think of the positives, how can you leave that? And I think that's been on his mind.
"It is not a decision for negative reasons he found it complicated but it was always difficult for him to say he wanted to go and I'm more certain than ever that he's fully committed and this is where he wants to be."
When asked if the latest development would mean Chelsea and Real Madrid could forget about signing him, Parry added: "Absolutely."
Gerrard released a statement defending his agent Struan Marshall from any blame in the transfer saga.
"There seems to be a lot of blame heading in his (Marshall's) direction over recent events," said Gerrard.
"I can say from the bottom of my heart that he has carried out my wishes and I want to thank him for his support during this difficult period."
Found this:
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has made an amazing U-turn by deciding to stay at the club.
Gerrard had looked to be on his way out of Anfield after telling the club he wanted to leave on Tuesday.
The England international rejected Liverpool's offer of a new deal late on Monday night, paving the way for a move out of Anfield.
Chelsea had seen a bid for the midfielder turned down on Tuesday and they looked to be favourites to land his signature.
However, Gerrard after mulling over his future, has decided to stay at Liverpool and the news is a massive boost for Rafa Benitez and everyone at the club with The Reds beginning the defence of their European Cup next week.
Reds chief executive Rick Parry revealed the amazing twist on Wednesday morning, claiming Gerrard was now set to sign a new deal.
"Steven's decided to stay," Parry told Sky Sports News. "He realises how much the club means to him; genuinely, it's a little bit like last year, perhaps even more dramatic.
"I think the language he's been using to us even when he said he was going, he never said he wanted to go as he said it was so difficult, I don't think I can come back; he never said he wanted to go.
"The last 24 hours he has reflected on it and thought it through and he wants to stay.
"I couldn't be more delighted and, from my point of view, it is what we wanted all along.
"I apologise to Stevie if I've misread his emotions. I guess I thought after Istanbul I thought we knew where we were going, but it was obviously praying on his mind.
"He was anxious and he genuinely felt club wasn't as enthusiastic as we might be about keeping him and there were one or two issues with the contract he took to be perhaps a lack of enthuasism on our part, which it wasn't, but he understands that now.
"We had some emotional moments together and cleared all that and I don't think it will happen again.
"There were a few late night phone calls and a few very early morning calls this morning and I think he just wants a couple of days to go away and clear his head now.
"It hasn't been easy for him but, as far as we're concerned, it's the right decision."
Parry believes Gerrard will now sign a new improved deal to extend his stay at Anfield.
"I think it's hammered (a new deal). I don't think it's an issue," added Parry. "We all understand what is required and that's the easy bit.
"I think to be fair to Stevie, he's not staying because he was concerned about negativity. The point I made to Stevie on Monday was think of the fans in Istanbul, think of the positives, how can you leave that? And I think that's been on his mind.
"It is not a decision for negative reasons he found it complicated but it was always difficult for him to say he wanted to go and I'm more certain than ever that he's fully committed and this is where he wants to be."
When asked if the latest development would mean Chelsea and Real Madrid could forget about signing him, Parry added: "Absolutely."
Gerrard released a statement defending his agent Struan Marshall from any blame in the transfer saga.
"There seems to be a lot of blame heading in his (Marshall's) direction over recent events," said Gerrard.
"I can say from the bottom of my heart that he has carried out my wishes and I want to thank him for his support during this difficult period."
Fool. As everyone knows Liverpool won the Champions League by pure and utter fluke. United have as good a squad as any other title contender and with the ownership matter settled have a great chance next year. Fortunately, the same cannot be said for you. Your team is a shambles and seemingly your manager cannot decide if Gerrard is staying or going. It'll be great watching you struggle with the likes of 'Boro and Spurs for a Uefa Cup spot next year :thumb:
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