EXCLUSIVE: HEIDAR PENS NEW DEAL
Posted on: Tue 07 Jun 2011
Icelandic hit-man Heidar Helguson has penned a new contract at Loftus Road.
The 33 year-old striker, who scored 13 goals in the R's Championship-winning season last term, has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal for the R's.
Speaking exclusively to
www.qpr.co.uk, the Rangers number nine expressed his delight at inking a new deal, commenting: "I'm absolutely delighted.
"My future lies here. You want to get things sorted out as early as possible and I've been able to do that, which feels good.
"I wasn't sure what was going to happen when I came back last season, but I spoke to Neil (Warnock) and he wanted me to stay.
"Everybody wants to be wanted and it's nice when a Manager says things like that.
"He deserves a lot of credit for the work that he's done here in just over a year."
Helguson added: "I was happy with my (goals) return last year and to be able to play a part in winning the league was fantastic.
"Promotion is starting to sink in and it feels good - really good! Especially after signing a new deal, which means I can now play a part in next season.
"It will be tough, but I think we've got a great chance of doing well."
Helguson's form was key in the Hoops' domination of the second tier last season and R's boss Warnock believes the striker's experience will be crucial in the Premier League.
"Heidar made a massive contribution last year, and he'll play a big role again for us in the top-flight next season," Warnock told
www.qpr.co.uk."People forget just how many games he played last season - he was exceptional.
"It's not just his goals - it's his overall game.
"He's a big presence in the dressing room; a steadying influence in both training and on matchdays; and he's a great professional.
"He's also got the experience of having played in the Premier League, so I'm delighted we've managed to agree a new deal with him."
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