05.07.2002 - Hyypia to sign new contract

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Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia is close to signing a new contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2006.

The Reds defender joined from Willem II three seasons ago, and has since gone on to make almost 160 Liverpool appearances, and has played a crucial role in Liverpool's cup successes since his arrival.

Earlier this week, it was also announced that Vladimir Smicer is also set to agree a new deal, ending speculation that he is to leave Liverpool in the near future.