Blackburn Rovers are delighted to announce that Norwegian international Morten Gamst Pedersen has signed a new four-year contract with the football club.

The 28-year-old has committed his future to Rovers with a deal that sees him contracted until the summer of 2014.

On completing the deal Rovers Chairman John Williams said: "I'm delighted that Morten has signed a new four-year contract.

"What appeared to be a lengthy negotiation was always carried out in a positive constructive manner with Morten making it clear that he wanted to stay.

"Sam is currently on holiday but he'll be delighted, he made this, together with finding a striker, our summer priority.

"He regards Morten as a key member of the squad and his future at Ewood Park is now secure."

Signed by former manager Graeme Souness in August 2004 for a fee of £1.5m, Pedersen has made over 240 appearances for Rovers scoring 38 goals to date.

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