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Fulham midfielder
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Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque has handed The Cottagers a massive boost by signing a one-year extension to his contract at Loftus Road.
The skilful Frenchman's new deal will keep Malbranque at the West London outfit until the summer of 2007.
Malbranque has continually been linked with a move away from Fulham, with Liverpool and Chelsea both credited with an interest in him, but the former Lyon star is happy to stay at Loftus Road.
"I am very pleased to sign an extension to my contract with Fulham," Malbranque told the club's official website. "I feel very good here, and this has made me very happy.
"There is a very good spirit within the team and the club as a whole. This is very important for me - I want to be able to feel good about the club that I play for.
"I think the future here looks very good, and I would say that I think we will be able to bring some success here. It wasn't a very difficult decision to make; I feel good here and I am very happy - it's as simple as that.
"I hope that this will put a positive message out to the fans. I know they are behind me and I think it was important to reassure them about the future by signing.
"I try to give my best on the pitch, and I hope that what I do pleases the fans because when they support me it helps my confidence.
"Now I can look forward to the future at Fulham."