22 June 2007, by Sean Gillen

Moutinho pens new Falkirk deal

Striker to stay another season in Scotland

Portuguese striker Pedro Moutinho has committed his immediate future to Scottish Premier League side Falkirk by signing a new one-year deal with the club.

The former Penafiel forward, 27, was out of contract this summer after three years in Scotland, but has delighted the club by extending his deal until the summer of 2008.

“My time at Falkirk has been fantastic,” said Moutinho, who is believed to have rejected a substantial offer from Asia.

“I love the people, the culture and the club and, although I had offers on the table in Portugal and elsewhere, I felt that on weighing it all up, Falkirk was the place I wanted to be.”

Manager John Hughes had always maintained his desire to keep the Portuguese, and responded to the news by saying: “I am delighted that Pedro has chosen to stay with the club and he has demonstrated his commitment and desire to play for Falkirk, having rejected a very lucrative offer abroad.”

“His talent is not in question, however, he’s aware he must produce this more consistently this season and hopefully stay fit as he’s been troubled by injury in previous seasons.”

Earlier this month, fellow Portuguese Vitor Lima left Falkirk to find himself a new club back in his homeland.


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