Kuyt move not influenced by Rodgers’ arrival

Dirk Kuyt insisted the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager had nothing to do with his decision to join Fenerbahce.

The Turkish side announced the signing of the Holland striker on a three-year contract, ending his six-year spell on Merseyside yesterday. The 31-year-old found first-team starts limited under Kenny Dalglish last season, and even the arrival of Rodgers could not stop him leaving.

“After six years I am ready for a new challenge,” Kuyt said.