Santa Cruz signs new four-year Rovers contract

BLACKBURN striker Roque Santa Cruz last night committed himself to the club by signing a new four-year deal.

Santa Cruz signs new four-year Rovers contract
Sat, 23 Aug, 2008 - 01:00

The Paraguay international had been the subject of a bid from Manchester City earlier this summer as well as reported interest from several other clubs.

However, the 27-year-old has opted to pen a contract extension to tie him to Ewood Park until 2012.

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