Dickson Etuhu commits future to Fulham with new three-year contract

07 September 2010 16:34
Dickson Etuhu has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a three-year contract extension at Fulham.[LNB]Etuhu was due to become a free agent at the end of the season but has agreed fresh terms that will keep him at Craven Cottage until 2014.[LNB]The Nigeria defensive midfielder was reported to be a target for Liverpool, with manager Roy Hodgson considering him as a replacement for Javier Mascherano.[LNB]But fears he may depart when the transfer window reopens in January have now receded.[LNB] Getting shirty: Etuhu has quashed rumours of a transfer by signing new deal[LNB]A statement issued by Fulham read: 'We're delighted to confirm that Dickson Etuhu has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2014.'[LNB]Etuhu has forged a strong central midfield partnership with Danny Murphy since his £1.5million arrival from Sunderland two years ago.[LNB]The duo's form was a key component in Fulham's passage to the Europa League final and the club were eager to keep a player described by former boss Hodgson as their 'midfield destroyer'.[LNB]The 28-year-old opened his account for the new season with a wonderfully-taken late equaliser in last month's 2-2 draw with Blackpool.[LNB] Fulham edge closer to securing new deal for star striker ZamoraSchwarzer hints at Fulham frustration after move to Arsenal fell throughSanta Cruz rues failed Lazio bid but Man City striker dreams of Serie AFULHAM FC

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