Last Updated: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:36
Louis Saha say he has committed his future to the club with a new two-year deal because he believes Everton are on the up.
The 31-year-old has been back to something like his best this season for the Toffees, bagging 13 goals in all competitions, and had been catching the attention of a host of clubs across the continent, including Bordeaux and AS Roma.
Negotiations with the club over a new contract had been going on for months but finally the talking has stopped, and Saha believes his career is moving forward.
"It didn't take me long to know I wanted to stay because I have enjoyed my time here and I want to be part of the future of Everton," Saha said.
"At certain stages in your career you look at where you are going and by staying at Everton I feel I am going up in my career."
The France international also paid tribute to the supporters and revealed they played a big part in his decision to stay.
"I appreciate the way the Everton fans support the team and the way they support me all the time," he added.
"It is a pleasure to be here and see the way the fans work for the team, they help all the players. It feels like a family and I really feel a part of it."