Carragher Signs 2yr Contract Extension

Liverpool FC have been boosted this morning with the news that long serving defender Jamie Carragher has put pen to paper on a 2yr extension to his current Anfield deal.

The club commented on their official site:

“Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce that Jamie Carragher has signed a two year contract extension that will keep him at Anfield until June 2013.”

The Reds vice captain has been a key fixture in the side since making his debut back in January 1997 and currently ranks sixth in the club’s all-time list of appearances having donned the famous shirt on no fewer than 641 occasions.

The No. 23 enjoyed a testimonial against Everton earlier this year and is now in the midst of his 15^th season with the club.

He has won no fewer than 10 major honours with the Reds, including two FA Cups, two League Cups, a UEFA Cup and the Champions League.”

The news will be greeted warmly by Liverpool fans, at a time when the club is searching for stability both on and off the pitch. Carragher, as a local lad and with his well known commitment to the club, has been widely touted as a more than suitable candidate for joining the coaching staff at Liverpool when the day finally comes that he hangs up his boots.

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