Gerrard not for sale: Benitez

April 21, 2006 11:42 IST

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is not for sale, manager Rafael Benitez said on Thursday.

Real Madrid football director Benito Floro said earlier this week that he wanted to sign the England midfielder.

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Benitez told reporters, however: "Steven Gerrard is not for sale. I don't want to waste my time talking about it.

"I have spoken to Steven and he knows the situation. He's a good player and people will always talk about him."

Gerrard was close to signing for Chelsea two years ago but has since signed a new contract at Anfield.

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