Etuhu extends Fulham stay
September 07, 2010 15:30:43 UK
Dickson Etuhu has ended speculation over his future by committing to a three-year contract extension at Premier League club Fulham.
Etuhu was due to become a free agent at the end of the 2010/11 season but has agreed fresh terms that will keep him at Craven Cottage until 2014.
The Nigeria defensive midfielder was reported to be a target for rivals Liverpool, with manager Roy Hodgson considering him as a replacement for Javier Mascherano.
But fears he may leave the club when the transfer window reopens in January have now receded.
A statement issued by Fulham read: "We're delighted to confirm that Dickson Etuhu has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2014."
Etuhu has forged a strong central midfield partnership with Danny Murphy since his £1.5million arrival from Sunderland two years ago.
The duo's form was a key component in Fulham's passage to the Europa League final and the club were eager to keep a player described by former boss Hodgson as their "midfield destroyer".
The 28-year-old opened his account for the new season with a wonderfully-taken late equaliser in last month's 2-2 draw with Blackpool.
Fulham's next Premier League outing sees them host Wolverhampton on Saturday 11th September.
Full Time Result betting has Fulham at 1.80 to win in 90 minutes, with Wolves 4.50 and the draw 3.60.
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