Source: Daily_Mail
Giant Hangeland shuns Arsenal switch by signing new contract at Fulham
Eye on the ball: Hangeland has been a revelation since moving to Craven Cottage[LNB]Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland has ended speculation about a January move from Craven Cottage by signing a new thee-and-a-half-year contract.[LNB]Norway captain Hangeland has become one of the league's most coveted defenders since his arrival from FC Copenhagen last year, with Arsenal the club most frequently linked with him.[LNB]But the 28-year-old has now committed himself to the Cottagers until the summer of 2013. [LNB]'I am delighted to have just signed a new deal and hope that this will now end months of speculation about my future,' Hangeland told Fulham's official website. 'I have always maintained that I am happy at Fulham and committed to doing everything I can to ensure ongoing success of the team. [LNB]'It's great to see that the club has made great progress since I first joined in January 2008 which has seen the highest ever finish for the team in the club's 130-year history at the end of last season. [LNB]'This is a testament to everyone involved at the club including the manager and chairman who is dedicated to the Club.'[LNB] Superhero: Fulham's resurgence has been helped by Hangeland's (left) imperious form at the back[LNB]Manager Roy Hodgson is also on the brink of signing a contract extension. [LNB]'I am delighted that Brede has been justly rewarded with a new deal and that he has committed his future to Fulham until 2013,' said the manager.[LNB]'He is an extremely important player for us and a model professional, so we are all very happy that he will be at Fulham for the long term. I would also like to thank the chairman for again showing his dedication to the club he has invested so much in, by offering this new deal.[LNB]'We have some very important games coming up and this news will give a boost to everyone here, so we'll focus on Bolton this weekend, and I know the fans will show their appreciation tomorrow.'[LNB] Fulham v BOLTON: Tamir Cohen in contention to face the CottagersHodgson set for contact extension as manager agrees new terms at FulhamFulham 3 Blackburn 0: Dempsey's double another sickener for AllardyceALL THE FULHAM FC
