Everton striker Louis Saha has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract extension at Goodison Park.
In-form Frenchman signs two-year extension with Everton
Everton striker Louis Saha has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract extension at Goodison Park.
The news is a timely boost for manager David Moyes, who had earlier confirmed the deal was close, ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Saha is now tied to the Toffees until 2012, a relief for fans of the club who feared the Frenchman could leave for nothing in the summer after an impressive season.
The 31-year-old, who has 13 goals in 19 starts this season, revealed he never considered leaving and believes the chance to prolong his stay is a privilege.
"It was an easy decision," Saha told the club's
official website.
Honour
"You always think carefully but it didn't take me long to know I wanted to stay because I have enjoyed my time here and I want to be part of the future of Everton.
"It is a pleasure and an honour to stay here," Saha added.
"At certain stages in your career you look at where you are going and by staying at Everton I feel I am going up in my career."
Saha is expected to start at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, and with Everton set to bring a wealth of support to their city rivals' ground, the striker admits the club's fans have influenced his desire to stay.
"I appreciate the way the Everton fans support the team and the way they support me all the time," he claimed.
"It is a pleasure to be here and see the way the fans work for the team, they help all the players. It feels like a family and I really feel a part of it."
