Suarez extends Ajax stay

(GSM) – Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a one-year contract extension with Eredivisie giants Ajax.

The 22-year-old, who had moved to the Amsterdam ArenA in the summer of 2007, has been a goal scoring machine in the Eredivisie finding the net 80 times in 116 appearances.

Speculation had mounted about a possible transfer away from the Dutch giants, but Suarez was pleased to extend his contract until 2013.

“Everyone was speculating about a transfer, but I was negotiating with Ajax about the extension of my contract,” he said.

“Ajax is a fantastic club and this team can grow further.

“I enjoy living in Amsterdam and the team is still developing. The signing of (Nicolas) Lodeiro won me over.”

Ajax agreed a fee for Suarez’s compatriot Lodeiro on Friday and the attacking midfielder will move to the club for €4million.

Manager Martin Jol said: “We’ve seen him five or six times in the stadium. He plays in the national team of Uruguay and therefore Luis Suarez knows him very well.

“Luis is very enthusiastic (about signing). Lodeiro is a skilful player who can play just behind our striker as well as on the left wing.”