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Liverpool news: Emre Can reveals contract talks BLOCKED by agent
EMRE CAN’s agent has “blocked all the negotiations” regarding his future.
Emre Can: I will always give my best for Liverpool
The Liverpool midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and is stalling on an extension.
Italian giants Juventus are sniffing around and fancy snapping him up on a free transfer.
But Can is set to wait until the end of the season before making a decision on his future.
Speaking after Liverpool’s goalless draw with Porto last night, Can said: “Of course, I have to think about my footballing future.
“I haven’t signed for any other club, I’m just focused on this season. We want to finish in second place in the Premier League, we’re in the Champions League quarter-finals and we want to progress. That’s all I’m focused on now.
“My agent has blocked all the negotiations, I’m thinking only of football.”
Emre Can is out of contract at the end of the season
My agent has blocked all the negotiations, I’m thinking only of football
Jurgen Klopp revealed in January that he expects Can to run down his deal before committing his future.
“Emre is still a young lad but he has developed into a great player and is very important for us,” the Liverpool boss said.
“Sometimes a player just wants to sit out his contract. That's not cool for the club, but there are moments in which you have to accept it.
“And as long as the player behaves like Emre does, then I have absolutely nothing to complain about. He gives everything he has and identifies with the club.”
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expects Emre Can to run down his deal
Meanwhile, Can has admitted he would like to avoid a rival English team in the Champions League quarter-finals.
“I think you are wrong if you play a Champions League game and you don't find motivation," he said.
“I think it was OK, we did our job and we are through the round.
“I prefer to not play an English team, but I don't care who.”
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