LIVERPOOL defender Martin Skrtel has signed a two-year contract extension.
The Slovakian star had two years remaining on his previous deal but has now committed to Anfield until 2014.
"I'm very pleased. I have been at Liverpool for nearly three years and I really like it here.
"I like the city, I like the club and I like the fans so I'm happy I am able to sign a new contract.
"Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world so I am proud I can play here for four more years."
Skrtel's decision to re-sign is further good news for new manager Roy Hodgson.
Star pair Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres also pledged their futures to the club over the summer.
Skrtel added: "Before I came here a lot of people thought I wasn''t good enough to play for Liverpool, but I think I have shown I am.
"I'm happy to try and carry on giving good performances and doing my best for the club.
"Signing a new contract gives me confidence and I will work hard in training every day to play as many games as possible.
"You can always improve. I know the good and bad parts of my game and I will keep working.
"Lots of things have changed at the club this year with new players, a new manager and new medical staff.
"The spirit is very good and we showed that against Arsenal with a great performance. We can build on that and carry it on.
"We have quality in the dressing room and I know we will do better this year.
"A club like Liverpool deserves to win trophies and I will help them do that, hopefully this season.
"Everyone plays football to win trophies. Playing for Liverpool is a big motivation for everyone.
"We will do everything we can to win the Premier League. We have the highest targets - to win everything."
The Slovakian star had two years remaining on his previous deal but has now committed to Anfield until 2014.
"I'm very pleased. I have been at Liverpool for nearly three years and I really like it here.
"I like the city, I like the club and I like the fans so I'm happy I am able to sign a new contract.
"Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world so I am proud I can play here for four more years."
Skrtel's decision to re-sign is further good news for new manager Roy Hodgson.
Star pair Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres also pledged their futures to the club over the summer.
Skrtel added: "Before I came here a lot of people thought I wasn''t good enough to play for Liverpool, but I think I have shown I am.
"I'm happy to try and carry on giving good performances and doing my best for the club.
"Signing a new contract gives me confidence and I will work hard in training every day to play as many games as possible.
"You can always improve. I know the good and bad parts of my game and I will keep working.
"Lots of things have changed at the club this year with new players, a new manager and new medical staff.
"The spirit is very good and we showed that against Arsenal with a great performance. We can build on that and carry it on.
"We have quality in the dressing room and I know we will do better this year.
"A club like Liverpool deserves to win trophies and I will help them do that, hopefully this season.
"Everyone plays football to win trophies. Playing for Liverpool is a big motivation for everyone.
"We will do everything we can to win the Premier League. We have the highest targets - to win everything."