Defender signs new deal

Liverpool central defender Daniel Agger has committed his future to the club by putting pen to paper on a long-term deal.

The Dane completed contract talks with the club on Friday morning just a day after the Reds slumped to defeat at home to Udinese in the Europa League. Agger moved to Anfield from Brondby in January 2006 and he has since made 177 appearances for the club, scoring nine goals and establishing himself as a Kop favourite. After signing the contract, Agger told Liverpoolfc.com: "It means everything to me. This is where I want to be and I'm happy the club want me. I am really happy right now. I've never wanted to go anywhere else. "I feel I am a part of this club - and I want to be a part of this club in the future. "I like the way it is going right now with the style we're playing, and hopefully the results will come soon as well. "The support from the fans has been unbelievable. The game when they were singing all the songs about me, it was difficult to focus on the game! It was such a good experience for me and I'd never experienced anything like it before." "That is why I am so happy here. That for me is Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool are in action on Sunday when they will face a tough test against a physical Stoke side.