Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool are “delighted” to have signed vice-captain Jordan Henderson up to a new five-year deal, and hopes it’s just the start of more players committing to the club.
Rodgers hopes other players – youngsters Raheem Sterling (who has rejected a £100,000-a-week offer), Jordon Ibe and experienced defender Martin Skrtel are all currently negotiating new deals – will follow Henderson's lead.
"We are obviously delighted. It is great news for the club and Jordan that he will be spending best part of his career and development here at Liverpool and he is a big part of the plan going forward," said the Reds boss.
"I am delighted for him and the club and we can continue his development.
"The club paid big money for him at the time because he had big potential and that potential has been developed and he will go into the next phase of that.
"The likes of Jordan and Raheem are very important players and the club, behind the scenes, is working very hard to ensure we sign these type of players.
"The model is to develop young players and when they have improved it is important you nail them to the club and make sure they are here for the best part of their careers."
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