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Sports News of Tuesday, 9 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Lallana signs short-term contract extension with Liverpool

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Adam Lallana has agreed to stay with Liverpool until the need of the 2019/20 campaign after signing a short-term deal with the club.

Leicester City were reportedly interested in a summer movie for the midfielder whose current contract with the Reds expires at the end of this month.

The ex-English international joined Liverpool in 2014 under Leicester's current coach, Brendan Rodgers, scoring 22 goals in 178 games.

"I am really pleased to have the chance to finish this season - it means a lot to me and my family," Lallana told the club's website.

"Now isn't the moment to review my time here because the focus needs to be on the remaining nine matches and the club finishing the season in the best manner possible.

"Of course, one of the big personal positives about committing to this short-term extension is that I will now get to say goodbye to the people who mean so much to me in the right way.

"The gaffer has been different class and we've had an honest conversation about what my role will be in the remaining weeks. I want to contribute in the most positive way possible that helps him and the team, not just for the remaining matches of this season - but also what they'll need to consider for next.

"I'm totally at peace with what that looks and feels like, and I know the role I'll be playing for this team will help in what's going to be an extraordinary period - the likes of which none of us have ever experienced.

"I feel in my time at Liverpool I've always looked to do the right thing for the team, the manager and the club in every decision I've made. I think this one fits into that category as well, so I'm buzzing to be seeing out this campaign and hopefully get to celebrate something memorable with an amazing group of people."

Club manager, Jurgen Klopp is happy with Adam's decision to stay with them until the end of the season as Liverpool aims to secure their first league title in 30 years.

"I am so pleased he will be with us to finish the job this season and have the farewell he deserves so much," he said.

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