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It was a conversation of, 'Okay, this is what I want to do, I want to play, and I believe I've still got the ability to play.' I think I have showed that this season."Look, you can't be promised [starts] at this club - and that's absolutely fine. I've been here nine years, and I couldn't have dreamed of it being any better with all the trophies I've won.
To stay at a club like this for nine years is something I'm incredibly proud of, and it's now time for me and my family to let Liverpool crack on, and I'll look back on some amazing memories."[The fans' reception meant] everything. It means I don't have to lie to everyone, so it's a weight off my shoulders."That was the main reason to do it, but now I am really focused on just trying to finish the season as strongly as possible because that's what this club deserves from me.
I am fully focused on getting Liverpool to where I believe they belong, so I can leave them in the best place possible."I will be looking to sort my future out sooner rather than later. I'm just honored, first of all, to play for this club, but to win all those trophies and to be spoken about the way I've seen over the last couple of days is really pleasing and emotional for me and my family."I couldn't imagine it to be much better.
