Liverpool have rewarded Fernando Torres with a new contract that will keep him at Anfield until at least 2013.
Although the Spain striker still had four years remaining on his original six-year contract, Liverpool have offered him improved terms and added an option to take the deal through to 2014.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said: "Fernando is one of the best strikers in the game today and, at his age, can only get better."
He added: "Every major side would want him in their team, but he has shown how much he wants to achieve success at Liverpool by committing his future to the club.
"He's a special talent but still has the hunger to improve his game."
Benitez is looking to secure the futures of his key players after watching them push Manchester United all the way in the title race this season before settling for second place.
Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard and Benitez himself have already signed new contracts in the last two months.
"We've made huge progress this season and now we need to take the next step," Benitez added on the club's website.
"We are building something special here and securing such important players on long-term deals means we can move forward with confidence. This sends out a very positive message to everyone connected with the club."
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el nino is the best!!! me encanta torres
yessssssss!!!!!! u liverpool will have the league trophy next year with this player providing he stays fit!! from a relegated boro fan lol! i will be supportin liverpool in the pl though!!
Its wonderful news that Fernando Torres is staying at Liverpool. You can tell he enjoys playing for the club that he loves, and for the last two seasons, the money they paid for his services was very well spent, 17 goals last season and 33 goals the season before that, this was what Liverpool were lacking since the days of Robbie Fowler, a proven goalscorer.
Stu G - The FA Cup, the single most famous cup in World Football, Mickey Mouse?
I'm a Red too and that comment is frankly embarassing.
as an avid red i want to wish everton the very best 4 sat, go beat chelski,and their over ratted squad of whining muppets,to have achieved what you have with what youve got it sould be SIR DAVID MOYES well done.
As a scouser myself i work with a lot of Evertonians, they are all as deluded as scouse brown!
As i tell them keep your nose out of what the top 4 get up to, it doesn't concern you!
Your a small club, back under your rock!
Come on Chelsea for Saturday! Winning the Mickey Mouse Cup!
Scousebrown maybe i will wish NEverton a failure against Cheski in the FA final.YNWA
If everton aint a threat how come ur not in the FA Cup final? enough said.
plus i think u have done good this season, i hope liverpool all the best but i dont want them to win the league at anytime, but thats just me being a Evertonian, lol
The title will be back at Anfield next season!
Fergie is obviously worried as he keeps having a pop at Rafa!
Cos he's a threat, Fergie is best buddies with wenger now! Why? cos Arsenal are not a threat!
Fergie sings Moyes praises, Why? Cos Everton ain't a threat!
Running scared old purple nose!
WOOOOO go Liverpool
Next year will be ours
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