Whopping pay rise
Suarez triples his Liverpool wages after signing long-term deal
LONDON: Luis Suarez has tripled his Liverpool wages after signing a new four-year deal.
The Uruguayan will earn £120,000 a week to end Juventus’ hopes of tempting him to Italy.
Suarez, 25, was already tied to Anfield until 2015 but will extend that by a further 12 months and he now has parity with big earners like Steven Gerrard. It also ends fears he may quit Merseyside after the race row with Manchester United’s Patrice Evra.
Suarez said: “The new contract with Liverpool is unbelievable for me. I am so happy here with the club and in the city.”
New boss Brendan Rodgers said: “I’m delighted. There were a few clubs interested in him but he’s committed himself for the long term here now.”
Rodgers will focus on bringing in a host of new faces to join him – as well as keeping Daniel Agger out of Manchester City’s clutches.
The Reds will not entertain doing business for less than £20mil, yet could be tempted if City throw winger Adam Johnson into the equation.
Joe Allen is expected to rejoin his old Swansea gaffer on Merseyside.
Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland is also on the radar while Real Madrid defender Nuri Sahin is expected at Anfield on a possible loan deal.
Suarez met Rodgers for the first time on Monday after Olympic duty but hopes to play in today’s Europa League qualifier with FC Gomel.