The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Lallana given chance to seal title victory
Adam Lallana will get the chance to finish the job off with Liverpool after agreeing a shortterm contract extension.
The midfielder will remain a Reds player until the end of July before his six-year Anfield career comes to a close.
The deal gives the 32-yearold the chance to be involved in Liverpool’s long-anticipated Premier League title success and say farewell to his teammates and other colleagues.
Lallana told Liverpool’s official website: “I am really pleased to have the chance to finish this season – it means a lot to me and my family.
“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 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.”
Liverpool are six points away from clinching their first title in 30 years ahead of their return to action against Everton on June 21.
Manager Jurgen Klopp said: “I know how highly sought after Adam is in this moment by other clubs who want him for next season, so for him this is a commitment to us and we are very appreciative to him for it.
“Adam always puts the club first, always. In the conversations we have had, he has been the first to express that my priority as a manager needs to be the players who are at this club for longer than just the rest of this season.
“He wants to be here to finish the job and do it properly, but it says everything about him that his biggest concern was blocking the progress and opportunity of a player who is under contract for next season also.”