Brazilian Lucas signs new long-term deal to keep him at Anfield

LUC-ING TO THE FUTURE ... The 26-year-old is happy at Anfield

LIVERPOOL’S Brazilian midfielder Lucas has penned a new long-term deal at Anfield.

The enforcer — who has made over 200 appearances for the club — put pen to paper at their training ground this afternoon.

Lucas, 26, said: “It’s another long-term contract that I have signed — but it was the same feeling as when I first came here.

“I am really delighted to have the opportunity to play for this club. It’s where I think I belong and where I wanted to stay, so I am very happy and looking forward to a few more years here.

“It was an easy decision because after the long period of my career I have had here, I would like to give the best of my time to this club.

“It was not a difficult decision to make and I am really looking forward to what will hopefully be a few more years with a lot of success.”

Managing director Ian Ayre added: “It’s fantastic. He has been such a great servant to the club.

“He just goes from strength to strength. We said throughout last summer and January, we wanted to keep our best, experienced players, and this is another great example of that.”