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Xherdan Shaqiri: I want to stay at Liverpool

Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates after scoring Liverpool's third goal against Manchester United
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Xherdan Shaqiri has dismissed speculation linking him with a summer move away from Liverpool by declaring his desire to remain with the newly-crowned European champions.

The Switzerland international has seen his first-team opportunities restricted since arriving from Stoke for £13m last summer - but featured in the Reds' 4-0 Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona.

Shaqiri was an unused substitute in the 2-0 final victory over Tottenham in Madrid on Saturday and, despite reports linking him with move away, the 27-year-old says he remains fully committed to Liverpool.

"I'm at Liverpool FC, the best club in Europe," Shaqiri told Goal and SPOX.

Liverpool's players enjoyed a triumphant return to Merseyside after winning the Champions League
Image: Liverpool's players enjoyed a triumphant return to Merseyside after winning the Champions League

"The manager has many good options and has to decide who can play. I knew before my transfer that the competition here is very tough.

"I have a long-term contract and I definitely will stay."

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