Jussi pens Bolton deal

By Peter ORourke.   Last Updated: January 1, 1970 1:00am

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Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has finally agreed a new deal at the club.

The Finnish international put pen-to-paper on the new contract following Bolton's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.

Bolton have been locked in talks with the 30-year-old for some time as they look to secure his long-term future.

The delay in negotiations had alerted a number of clubs to Jaaskelainen's possible availability with the likes of Arsenal and Wigan both credited with an interest in the shot-stopper.

The new deal will keep Jaaskelainen at The Reebok Stadium until the summer of 2008.

"I am happy here and the back-up staff are the best ones to help me get better in my career, which is a very big thing," said Jaaskelainen.

"There is no point going somewhere else if they don't have the same back-up.

"Hopefully, I can end my career at Bolton, although I am not really thinking any further than the length of this new contract.

"Obviously, if some big club comes in and wants to buy me it would be a dream but that is all it is.

"The main thing for me now is concentrate on Bolton Wanderers. That is the main thing."