Liverpool gave their clearest indication yet that Raheem Sterling is a big part of their plans for the future as the contract rebel helped launch their new home kit for next season.
The new gingham design, presented to supporters at Anfield on Friday, is the first offering from US sports brand New Balance, who struck a record-breaking £300million four-year kit deal to replace sister company Warrior as Liverpool's suppliers.
The message was 'Hold Nothing Back' as current vice-captain Sterling, Daniel Sturridge, Martin Skrtel and Simon Mignolet unveiled the new home strip to fans in the Centenary Stand on Friday afternoon.
Only a week ago, Sterling held nothing back with his stunning interview after rejecting a new £100,000-a-week deal at Liverpool.
He also sensationally revealed that he was flattered to be linked with Arsenal to cast a huge question mark over his future.
But Liverpool are adamant that the 20-year-old, who has two years left to run on his contract, will not be quitting this summer and are putting their shirt on him to stay.
One fan shouted 'make sure we see you in that next season' at Sterling , and the heckle was greeted with applause.
Sterling told an expectant audience: 'The fans are great. It's a massive boost when you come out of the changing room and hear them sing that song. You can't get better than that.
While players also turned their attention to the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley next weekend.
'It's special to play at Wembley, especially because it's my home town,' Sterling said.
And Sturridge added: 'Winning the FA Cup would be huge for everyone - players, fans and staff. We all want to have some success and we hope it's this season. Winning the Cup could be a platform for more success in the future.
'It's great to play in front of these fans. It's an unbelievable feeling. It's a cliche but it's true, they are our 12th man. every week we try to get 3 points for the fans. they mean a lot to us. '
Source:Dailymail.
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