Source: Team_Talk
Olsson commits future to Blackburn
Sweden international Martin Olsson has pledged his long-term future to Blackburn after signing a new five-year deal at Ewood Park.[LNB] The 22-year-old established his place in Sam Allardyce's squad last season and has been rewarded with a deal that ties him to the Lancashire side until the summer of 2015.[LNB]Olsson, who made his international debut last month, is the second young player Rovers have signed on a five-year contract this summer after promising teenage defender Phil Jones also committed himself to the club.[LNB]Olsson, who signed from Swedish club Hogaborgs in 2006, was originally played as a left-back but blossomed last season after also being utilised as a winger.[LNB]He scored Rovers 'Goal of the Season' in their Carling Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa while he was twice on target for Sweden on his debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina.[LNB]"Signing a new contract is easy for me after the enjoyment of last season," he told the club's official website www.rovers.co.uk.[LNB]"I gained a lot of confidence, through both the management and my team-mates, and I thought I improved game by game.[LNB]"I got my chance and I felt I took it and it doesn't matter to me whether I am seen as a left winger or left back, as long as I am playing and contributing then I am happy.[LNB]"But I must say that I have enjoyed the forward role and the chance to get among the goals.[LNB]"I have relaxed more and I am already looking forward to next season for I feel I can get better."[LNB]Manager Sam Allardyce added: "Martin was outstanding for us last season, a young player who came in and made a magnificent contribution.[LNB]"He has really started to understand the game and now knows how best to use his talents to the team's advantage.[LNB]"I am absolutely delighted that another of our young starlets has pledged his long-term future to Rovers - that can only be good news, very good news indeed."[LNB]
