Post by gw on Jun 29, 2007 9:16:39 GMT -1
Matt Holland has signed a new one-year contract at Charlton Athletic.
The experienced midfielder had been considering his future, with his previous deal due to expire this summer.
But Holland has pledged to help Charlton in the Championship next season and admits he was in an unusual situation.
"I'm glad to get it sorted and I'm really pleased to be staying," Holland told the club's official website.
"It's been a funny summer really with the contract situation, and now I can't wait to get started.
"It's quite new to me really, being out of contract.
"Throughout my career I've always finished the season still having a contract for the next year, so this has been something completely different.
"Obviously the situation the club was in last season was difficult and I had to try to put that to one side and try to do my best to keep the club in the Premiership."
Holland joined the Addicks from Ipswich Town four years ago and he has made over 140 appearances during his time at the Valley.
The experienced midfielder had been considering his future, with his previous deal due to expire this summer.
But Holland has pledged to help Charlton in the Championship next season and admits he was in an unusual situation.
"I'm glad to get it sorted and I'm really pleased to be staying," Holland told the club's official website.
"It's been a funny summer really with the contract situation, and now I can't wait to get started.
"It's quite new to me really, being out of contract.
"Throughout my career I've always finished the season still having a contract for the next year, so this has been something completely different.
"Obviously the situation the club was in last season was difficult and I had to try to put that to one side and try to do my best to keep the club in the Premiership."
Holland joined the Addicks from Ipswich Town four years ago and he has made over 140 appearances during his time at the Valley.