Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has committed himself to the Premier League club after signing a contract extension on Thursday.
The former Middlesbrough stopper has been the subject of interest from Arsenal in recent months but put an end to speculation surrounding his future ahead of the club's trip to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
A statement on the club's official website reads: "The Club is delighted to confirm that Mark Schwarzer has signed a contract extension with Fulham that will see the Australian international goalkeeper remain at the Cottage until at least the summer of 2012, with an option for a further year.
"Schwarzer committed his future to Fulham on Thursday afternoon ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League match against Arsenal at the Emirates. Since joining Fulham on a free transfer from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2008, Schwarzer has played an integral role in the Club's outstanding recent success.
"During his first season at the Club, Schwarzer was voted Fulham's Player of the Season after the Team's most successful ever League season, which saw the Whites end the 2008/09 campaign in seventh place. More success was to follow last season with Schwarzer starring in goal as the Whites reached the Final of the UEFA Europa League in Hamburg."
Schwarzer revealed his delight at signing a new deal as he added: "I'm delighted to have finally signed a contract extension with Fulham after a great deal of speculation surrounding my future in recent months.
"The Club, Manager and Team have all highlighted their desire to see me stay at the Cottage and after successful negotiations I can confirm that my future is with Fulham.
"Since I joined the Club in 2008 we have enjoyed a great deal of success and I believe Mark Hughes and the Team will build on this success over the forthcoming seasons and continue the Club's progress. I have enjoyed two memorable years at the Club so far and I am now looking forward to many more."
Manager Mark Hughes concluded: "I've always stated my desire to see Mark remain at Fulham since I arrived at the Club during the summer.
"A goalkeeper of Mark's calibre will naturally attract the attention of the biggest clubs but his decision to stay at Fulham is a sign of the Club's growing stature in the game. Mark is an important part of my plans for the future and I am delighted to see one of the game's finest current goalkeepers commit his future to the Club."
