Hyypia heading to Leverkusen

Mon, 04 May 15:31:18 2009

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."

 

Comment 1 - 7 of 27

Sort comments by: Most recent

  1. Good luck big man and thank you for 10 years service

    From IAN, on Mon 4 May 8:04PM

  2. well he's done his bit he probably wants to move on­ now u no get a new experience an that

    From smiley123, on Mon 4 May 5:41PM

  3. a testimonial will be forth coming for a one of the­ greats of liverpool thank you sami no better servent a­ titan among backs up with the best mr t smith wish you­ all the best cheers mate

    From justjulies, on Mon 4 May 5:37PM

  4. its a disgrace that benitez didny even give him a­ testimonial, he has been one of liverpools greatest­ players!!! he should have been offered a coaching­ roll. shame on you benitez :((

    From naps, on Mon 4 May 5:15PM

  5. Thank you Sami, for being one of the best defenders in­ the world, and giving your all for LFC!

    From El Diablo, on Mon 4 May 5:03PM

  6. Ex Captain and modern day legend for Liverpool no­ nonsense on the pitch and always lead by example wish­ him the best of luck for the future

    From alan.darlow, on Mon 4 May 3:43PM

  7. So long, Sami, and good luck. Unfortunately with Carra,­ Skrtel, and Agger there just aren't enough minutes­ to go around. Hope to see him back on the bench at­ Anfield in 2 years......

    From Brett, on Mon 4 May 3:31PM
Sort comments by: Most recent

Not already a Yahoo! user ? to get a free Yahoo! Account