Source: Daily_Mail
Mark Schwarzer gives up on Arsenal move and agrees new Fulham contract
Mark Schwarzer has committed his future to Fulham by signing a newtwo-year, £70,000- a-week deal, with the option of an additional 12months at the club.[LNB] Arsenal made two £2million bids for the goalkeeper last summer andSchwarzer, who would have been a free agent in June, was heavily linkedwith a January move to the Emirates. [LNB] Enlarge Staying put: Schwarzerlooked like he was on his way out in the summer[LNB]But Fulham boss Mark Hughes, whose side meet Arsenal in the PremierLeague on Saturday, said of the Gunners' interest: 'Mark understood it wasan opportunity and he wanted to investigate it but it wasn't possibleto allow it to happen. I think now it's all been concluded he'sabsolutely happy and we can all move on.[LNB] 'For myself and for Fulham to be successful I need Mark Schwarzer.He's an outstanding keeper, he understands the Premier League and we'rea better team when Mark Schwarzer's playing.'[LNB] Hughes believes the 38-year-old could now finish his playing career at Craven Cottage before potentially moving into coaching.[LNB] The manager said: 'He's a very fit guy and we would like to thinkhe would (finish his career here). We've given him a decent length ofcontract and he could go on for many more years. That's credit to himand that's why he's a good professional - he's looked after himselfand, if you do that, then you can be rewarded into your 30s and 40s asa keeper.[LNB] 'I would certainly be receptive to him possibly starting his coaching career and see how it develops.'[LNB] Schwarzer, who has 82 Australia caps, joined Fulham in 2008 after 11 years at Middlesbrough.[LNB] He said: 'I'm delighted to have finally signed a contract extensionafter a great deal of speculation. I have enjoyed two memorable yearsat the club and I am looking forward to many more.' [LNB] Senderos set to make January debut for Fulham as defender steps up rehabFulham take case against Sir Dave Richards to Court of AppealLeo's London: Fulham may be falling but Hughes remains the SparkFULHAM FC
