Chelsea goalkeeper Eduardo signs new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge

'Model professional': Eduardo
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Tom Dutton23 May 2017

Chelsea goalkeeper Eduardo has signed a new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

The 34-year-old joined the Blues from Dinamo Zagreb last summer but is yet to make an appearance for the first team.

Eduardo was behind both Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic in the pecking order as Chelsea won the Premier League title in his first season, and was only twice named among Antonio Conte's substitutes.

Eduardo said: "I am very happy to stay at Chelsea for another year. This season has been very successful for the club, and everybody has made me feel like a part of the family. I hope next season can be just as positive and we can win many more trophies."

Despite playing a reduced role, Eduardo was praised by Chelsea's technical director Michael Emenalo for bringing the best out of the club's other goalkeepers.

Emenalo said: "Since joining us last summer, Eduardo has been a model professional.

"He has used his wealth of experience at the top level to bring the very best from his fellow goalkeepers and has been a reliable, popular and respected member of the squad."

"We are delighted he has chosen to commit his future to Chelsea."

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