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Pedersen commits future to Blackburn

Soccernet staff
May 19, 2010
Morten Gamst Pedersen has signed a four-year deal © Getty Images
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Blackburn Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen has ended speculation about his future by signing a new four-year deal with the club.

Pedersen was out of contract this summer and there was some doubt as to whether he would re-commit to Rovers. But despite attracting interest from clubs around Europe, Pedersen has opted to stay at Ewood Park.

"Blackburn always was my first choice. We have a united team, great management and brilliant supporters,'' he said. "Also, there aren't many footballers who get the opportunity to stay with one Premier League club for 10 years.

"I did and I want to honour that.''

Manager Sam Allardyce admitted at the end of the season he did not know whether Pedersen, originally signed by Graeme Souness in August 2004 from Tromso for £1.5 million, would agree a new contract or not. Now the deal has been done the Rovers boss is delighted to have secured the services of the 28-year-old.

"Pedersen is one of our most dedicated and professional players,'' he said. "We're glad to finally have a contract in place and look forward to the new season.''

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