Source: SKY_Sports
Hangeland committed to Cottage
Brede Hangeland is focusing solely on Fulham's Premier League fortunes for the time being despite being offered a new four-year deal. The 27-year-old is delighted to have been offered a contract extension after an impressive 15 months at Craven Cottage.But the Norwegian wants the deal to take a back seat for the time being so he can focus on driving Fulham forward in the Premier League and towards a European spot."My agent is talking with them. I just try and play the games and let them sort it out," he told the Daily Mirror."Of course I am pleased to be offered a new deal. Ever since I came here I have always said it is a great club and I wouldn't mind staying for a long time."I think I can fulfil my ambitions at Fulham. For the moment I feel very happy."Impressive displaysThe giant centre-back was boss Roy Hodgson's first signing for Fulham last year having worked with him in Norway at Viking Stavanger.Hangeland has helped repay that faith from his 61-year-old manager by having some impressive displays at the back and helping steer Fulham towards the top half of the table rather than the bottom.He has also attracted the attentions of top European clubs, however he has said he is happy to stay in West London."Since I came here we have moved in the right direction all the time and taken a lot of steps towards becoming a better Premier League side."I just try to play and do a good job. I am very relaxed about it.Expectations"There is always speculation in football but the most important thing is to think about what you do on the pitch on a Saturday."I think we have exceeded even my expectations," he admitted.Fulham face a tough game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday against local rivals Chelsea.The visitors have already frustrated the Blues earlier in the season after snatching a vital point over the Christmas period in a 2-2 draw.On Saturday's opponents, Hangeland added: "They have physical players but they play football on the ground and it will be a very different game for us."