Pepe Reina may quit Liverpool

Pepe Reina could leave Liverpool

Liverpool's Pepe Reina has hinted that he may quit Liverpool in the summer, the goalkeeper is frustrated at the lack of trophies Liverpool have won the past few seasons. The Spaniard, like other world stars with the merseysiders are bemused with the boardroom's lack of investment into the first-team so they can challenge for honours.

But with the recent takeover from John W. Henry and the New England Sports Ventures, the future is looking bright.

Pepe Reina said, "I signed a six-year contract seven months ago and I'm happy at the club, but every footballer wants to be competing for trophies and winning things," 

Reina is quoted in the this morning's Daily Mail saying, . "I will stay at Liverpool at least until the end of the season.

"I know there are rumours about me leaving, but I want to make it clear that I have no intention of going back to Spain."

He also added how influential former manager Rafa Benitez was in Reina signing with Liverpool, he said,  

"Rafael Benitez was an essential person for this club and the reason I came to Liverpool,"

Christian Purslow resigns

Christian Purslow has stepped down as Liverpool’s Managing Director following last week's £300 million take over from New England Sport Ventures, Purslow will be staying on at Anfield as a non-executive director. A statement from the club read

”Liverpool FC confirms that following the successful sale of the club, Christian Purslow has decided to stand down from his temporary position as managing director. Christian will remain as a non-executive director and will act as a special adviser to the new owners.”

Purslow was brought in by former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett in September 2009 and he was a key player in securing the £80 million shirt sponsorship deal with banking giants Standard Chartered.

Purslow added, “I came to LFC to lead the Club through a sale process to get the best overall deal including, vitally, the removal of the debt. I am immensely proud of what we have all achieved. I now look forward to assisting the Owners in any way I can at this exciting time as they drive the Club forward to a bright future.”