Sevilla star Daniel Alves has put an end to speculation linking him with a January move by signing an extension to his contract at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
The dynamic Brazilian full-back has been instrumental in Sevilla's rise to the top of the Primera Liga, and had been attracting interest from Liverpool and Barcelona after a string of impressive displays.
Premiership champions Chelsea were also linked with a January swoop for the 23-year-old, but Alves has now committed his immediate future to his current employers by agreeing a one-year extension.
The full-back's new contract ties him to the Andalucian club until 2012, but his buy-out clause remains unchanged at €60million (£40.23million).
After seeing off interest from some of the continent's top clubs, Sevilla sports director Ramon Rodriguez 'Monchi' hailed Alves' decision to sign a new deal.
"This deal proves that both parties are happy with each other and that the player feels valued and recognised by the club," Monchi told the club's official website.
Even if the takeover happens, I don't think we would pay £40m for this guy.
Shame I say.
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