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Hyypia heading to Leverkusen

Mon 04 May, 03:31 PM


Veteran Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia will join German side Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year deal in the summer.

The Finn, who has been at Anfield for 10 years, made his debut for the Reds in August 1999. Hyypia has made 317 league appearances for Liverpool and was a key member of the side which won the FA Cup, Worthington Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001.

A report on the official Liverpool website, www.liverpoolfc.tv, read: "Hyypia underwent a medical with the German outfit this morning and will link up with his new team-mates in the summer for the start of pre-season training."

It continued: "The Finnish international has earned legendary status at Anfield for the part he has played in the club's many successes over the past decade - and he will leave Merseyside with the best wishes of every Liverpool supporter."

 

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  1. Always there when need legend is an understatement for­ u best of luck u will be missed

    From Chris, on Thu 7 May 5:47AM

  2. Rememeber your debut sammi and thought you looked like­ bambi on ice!...HOW WRONG I WAS! A true legend! Good­ luck unless you play us!

    From D, on Mon 4 May 10:33PM

  3. honorary scouse passport for SAMI !!!

    From aladdinspain, on Mon 4 May 10:13PM

  4. What a great Liverpool servant Sami has been. I'm­ one of the old school Liverpool fans who respect those­ players who have given great service to our club,­ rather than those who want to play for us because of­ our great reputation in the world game and then trade­ on that fact. Sami, you deserve our love and respect.­ What a great player and every good wish for your­ future. Which ever club you join will be the better for­ it.

    From Laurence (Lol) Kay, on Mon 4 May 10:04PM

  5. absolutly good player and give a lot 4 liverpool.i­ think rafa benetez he made big mistake.good luck 4 him­ in german league

    From LEE, on Mon 4 May 9:43PM

  6. Yo Sami, Wot a player jus got on with the job. No fuss.­ I can,t believe your going it jus reminds me of my­ self. Alan Hansen?. Only kiddin. JC. Best of luck in­ the future. At least you,ll get a game every week I,m­ sure.

    From John, on Mon 4 May 9:28PM

  7. for 8 glorious years I was very proud to wear his name­ and number on the back of my
    liverpool shirt. Although­ the inevitable was coming today is a very sad day. ­ Good luck at Laverkusen.

    From caroline, on Mon 4 May 9:27PM
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    hyypia's­ soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­ !!!!!!!!

    From Paul, on Mon 4 May 9:26PM

  9. I really hope that all lfc fans insist on you getting­ your much deserved testimonial ...its only the right­ way , and decent way to reward a true pro as you were­ so loyal to liverpool .....mac ...life long true red­ supporter....Bring bach stevie heighway and king kenny­ for youth development .. we need top young players­ coming through ..

    From martin, on Mon 4 May 9:22PM

  10. Thanks Sami , the very best of luck , and thank u for­ the memories...u will be gone but never 4 gotten,­ please god Rafa gets some 1 like you again...Also i­ hope he sets us up well in the youth academy ...i had­ hoped that you would have stayed on at a coaching­ capacity.....wish you and your family well ..take care­ ...god bless..mac

    From martin, on Mon 4 May 9:15PM

  11. hurry back soon sami!!! you are a true kop legend!!! ­ no one else should have ur shirt number!!!

    From cmosley111, on Mon 4 May 9:15PM

  12. Sami - was a rock at the back and the foundation of so­ many successes. All the best in his future bei­ Leverkusen and viel Gluck!

    From John L, on Mon 4 May 8:56PM

  13. Cheers Sami,you done us proud,best of luck with the­ future etc

    From MANURE MOST HATED,FACT, on Mon 4 May 8:49PM

  14. best wishes for the future Sami
    look forward to seeing­ you back at Anfield intwo years..

    From Trisha, on Mon 4 May 8:40PM

  15. Thank you Sami

    From stephensewter, on Mon 4 May 8:38PM

  16. I am not a Red, i am a Brummie but Sami you have­ entertained me muchly, you are a True Liverpool Legend­ of the Modern Day era and you will be greatly missed­ and much remembered

    From crawfs, on Mon 4 May 8:33PM

  17. good bye 2 a legend... good luck for the future

    From michael m, on Mon 4 May 8:31PM

  18. Thank you,Sami,for the great service you provided­ Liverpool over the years.Your prescence in the team­ which won 5 trophies in 12 month,under Gerrard­ Houllier,was essential.You,along with Stephan Henchoz,­ were essential to the success which was achieved in­ that period.

    Bayer Leverkusen have made a great­ signing and I'm sure you will provide them with 2­ years great service in defence.

    From RED7, on Mon 4 May 8:22PM

  19. THANK YOU SAMI HYYPIA..........NUFF SAID

    From johno191, on Mon 4 May 8:15PM

  20. A legend! As above look forward to seeing you backat­ anfield in twoyears

    From srush09, on Mon 4 May 8:09PM
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