Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has signed a new four-year deal with the Anfield club.

The new deal, which represents a one-year extension to his original contract, will keep the Spaniard on Merseyside until 2010, the club said on its website.

Benitez, who took Liverpool to Champions League glory last year and to FA Cup success last month, said he was delighted the deal had been done.

"There was never going to be a problem once we reached an agreement last season and now all the documents have been signed and sent to the club," Benitez, who joined Liverpool from Valencia two years ago, was quoted as saying.

"I'm very happy at Liverpool and hope we can enjoy more success in the seasons to come."