Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a claim that he was considering a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Gerrard, who led The Reds into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, was not at London's High Court for the settlement.
His solicitor Gerrard Tyrrell had stated that the article, which appeared on London Sport Magazine's website, had caused Gerrard and his family considerable embarrassment and distress.
Tyrrell has now stated the England international was never in talks with any club regarding a move and that he is happy at Anfield.
"The true position is that Steven Gerrard has not been involved in secret talks with Real Madrid or indeed any other football club relating to a possible move," he said in a statement.
"He is more than happy at Liverpool, to whom he is contracted."