Boss pleased with sponsor deal

Last updated : 16 September 2009 By Al Campbell
The Reds have a four year deal worth £80m with Standard Chartered Bank starting next season and Benitez is glad to have the extra transfer money.

"It's very good news for the club, for everyone here and hopefully it will be much better in the future because the club can have more money and maybe we can spend more," he said.

"The situation is very positive and shows we are going in the right direction. In terms of the commercial situation were are working very hard and everyone at the club is trying to improve.

"We've shown with this deal how important the club is around the world - hopefully it will be the same in the future and hopefully we can help on the pitch."