LONDON, July 14: Liverpool midfielder Maxi Rodriguez agreed to join Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina for an undisclosed fee on Friday.

Maxi, who moved to Anfield from Atletico Madrid in January 2010, netted 17 goals in 73 appearances for Liverpool.

“I have tried to give everything every day that I was wearing the LFC crest,” he said. “It has been a great honour to defend this shirt during two and a half years.”

The 31-year-old international began his career with Rosario-based Newell’s before joining Espanyol in Spain.

“Everyone at Liverpool FC would like to thank Maxi for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future,” said a club statement. —Reuters