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Reina to stay with Liverpool

ESPNsoccernet staff
June 28, 2011
Pepe Reina is determined to see out his contract at Anfield © PA Photos
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has swiftly put an end to rumours that he is about to depart Anfield and head to Atletico Madrid to fill the imminent void left by the Manchester United-bound David de Gea.

Reina, 28, had been listed as a likely candidate to join Atletico and return to his homeland when news of De Gea's imminent transfer surfaced.

However, the shot-stopper made an immediate move to cease further speculation about his future by announcing he plans to remain with Liverpool long-term.

He told La Gaceta: "I know Atletico are looking for a goalkeeper, but I won't be changing colours. I have a five-year contract and I'm happy at Liverpool."

The former Villarreal man also explained that he felt great anticipation regarding the arrival of his 20-year-old countryman De Gea, saying the Under-21 European Championship winner is set to become a success at Old Trafford.

"I very much welcome this news because David is a great keeper. When it becomes official, he is going to start working to prove in the Premier League what a good goalkeeper he is."

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