Source: Daily_Mail
Damien Duff signs Fulham contract extension
Fulham winger Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Craven Cottage until summer 2013.[LNB]The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international has become a key player since joining the London club from Newcastle in August 2009, helping the Cottagers reach the 2010 Europa League final.[LNB]Duff put pen to paper on his new deal and believes there will be many more good times ahead under new manager Martin Jol.[LNB] Here to stay: Damien Duff celebrates as Fulham beat Dnipro in the Europa League[LNB]'I've enjoyed every minute of my time at Fulham since joining two years ago and I'm delighted to be staying at the Cottage until at least 2013. he told Fulham's offical website.[LNB]'This is a fantastic club with great supporters and it's a very exciting time to be part of the team.[LNB]'I feel in great condition and I'm hungry to achieve more success for this club.[LNB]'We've had some great moments together so far and I believe there's more to come from us in the Premier League and Europe this season under Martin Jol.'[LNB] Reborn: Duff has thrived at Fulham[LNB]Duff began his senior career at Blackburn, winning the League Cup with Rovers in 2002 before switching to Chelsea the following year.[LNB]He won two Premier League titles and another League Cup during a three-year stint at Stamford Bridge before signing for Newcastle, where he spent a less successful three years prior to his transfer to Fulham.[LNB]The Cottagers confirmed news of Duff's new deal a day after he had helped Jol's side defeat Ukrainian outfit Dnipro 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.[LNB]A statement read: 'The club can confirm that Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension that will see Fulham's Republic of Ireland international remain at Craven Cottage until at least the summer of 2013.[LNB]'Duff joined Fulham in August 2009 from Newcastle United in a move that has revitalised his career after a frustrating spell on Tyneside.[LNB]'Thewinger regained his form and fitness to become an integral part of the team's success over the past two seasons, including Fulham's remarkable journey to the 2010 UEFA Europa League final.[LNB]'Regularsat the Cottage will testify that the signing of Duff has turned out to be an inspired piece of business by the club and both parties are delighted to confirm the news that the player will remain at the Cottagefor at least the next two seasons.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEWolves v FULHAM: Murphy set to start after recovering from Europa League knockDempsey praises Jol's influence after Fulham's good European form continuesAll the latest Fulham news, features and opinion [LNB]
