Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident that club captain Steven Gerrard will sign a new contract with the Anfield side.
The 32-year-old has been an ever-present for the Reds this term, turning in a number of impressive displays in the Premier League and Europa League.
But, with his current deal set to expire at the end of next season, there are lingering doubts surrounding his future, especially with the club’s owners keen to slash the wage bill and usher in a new generation of players.
However, Carragher, who has announced recently that he will retire at the end of the campaign, believes that Gerrard will end his playing days with Liverpool by penning a new contract:
“I’m sure Stevie will sign a contract and finish his career at Liverpool the way I’ve done,” he is quoted by Sky Sports.
“There is no doubt about that. I’m sure he’ll sit down and sort it out in the next couple of months.
“Steve will be finishing his career at Liverpool. He is ‘captain fantastic’ every week.”
Gerrard stole the headlines during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa by netting the winning goal from the penalty spot.
But, Luis Suarez was once again impressive, linking well with the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Stewart Downing before being felled in the area for Gerrard’s spot-kick.
Carragher believes that his consistent displays should be rewarded with the PFA player of the year award:
“He put in another top performance and shows why he deserves to be PFA player of the year.”
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