Jose Manuel Reina

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Hailed as 'the best goalkeeper in Spain' by Rafael Benitez following his arrival at Anfield from Villarreal in July 2005. A former Spain Under-21 international, Reina began his career with Barcelona and made his debut for the Catalan side at the age of 18. After joining Villarreal permanently in 2004 he helped them gain a Champions League place in May 2005 before sealing the move to Liverpool. Reinas success at penalty saving has seen him breaking club records and winning FA Cups as well as propelling Liverpool into Champions League Finals.

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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has admitted that he is concerned about the futures of team-mates Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard. Both Spain striker Torres and England captain Gerrard are reported to be wanted by some of Europe's leading clubs. Torres has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Chelsea while Gerrard is believed to be on Real Madrid's radar. Financial problems at... [more»]

Goalkeeper Jose Reina has admitted Liverpool may have to lower their targets for next season following the uncertainty at Anfield. The Reds will compete in the Europa League next season after finishing a lowly seventh in the Premier League table this term. Meanwhile, the club has been put up for sale by American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett and so are unlikely to spend big in the... [more»]

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has stressed the importance of a quick sale in order that the Anfield club can bounce back from a disappointing season. Reina fears that a drawn out sale process started by American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks last month could lead to the departures of key players following a season which has ended without Champions League qualification. "It is... [more»]

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina believes the club must invest in the summer if they are to challenge at the top of the Premier League next season. The Spanish star wants to see a marked improvement after they fell to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday evening. With the current crop of players at manager Rafael Benitez's disposal, the shot-stopper, who recently signed... [more»]

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has signed a new six-year contract to remain at Anfield. The Spain international has made almost 250 appearances after arriving from Villarreal in 2005 and is the latest in a long line of players to have committed his future to the Anfield club in recent months. Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt have all signed new deals during the... [more»]