Sami Hyypia is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool's coaching staff so that he can prolong his playing career.
The Finland defender has been in talks about a new oneyear contract that would also include the option of joining Rafa Benitez's back-room team.
But Hyypia feels he can continue playing as he nears his 36th birthday and is ready to quit Anfield after 10 years because he feels his playing opportunities under Benitez will become limited.
Hyypia, who joined from Dutch club Willem II for£ 2. 5m in May 1999, feels he still has plenty to offer at the top level.
Benitez managed to persuade him to reject January moves to Newcastle, Fulham and Stoke.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will offer Hyypia a move to Craven Cottage again in the summer when his deal expires..
The Finland defender has been in talks about a new oneyear contract that would also include the option of joining Rafa Benitez's back-room team.
But Hyypia feels he can continue playing as he nears his 36th birthday and is ready to quit Anfield after 10 years because he feels his playing opportunities under Benitez will become limited.
Hyypia, who joined from Dutch club Willem II for£ 2. 5m in May 1999, feels he still has plenty to offer at the top level.
Benitez managed to persuade him to reject January moves to Newcastle, Fulham and Stoke.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will offer Hyypia a move to Craven Cottage again in the summer when his deal expires..