Manchester City midfielder Stephen
Ireland has signed a new five-year deal at
Eastlands.
He told the club's official
website: "It was something that I've been worrying about for a
few months but now it's done I can enjoy the
summer.
"I never had any doubts about staying.
Regardless, I was going to be here, and hopefully for the remainder
of my career. I don't see why not. I really want to become a hero
here, to hopefully achieve things.
"I'm settled here - I love the club, I love the fans, and I
don't see what's going to make me leave this club.
"These are very exciting times. It's going to be interesting
just to see what the line-up will be at the start of next season
and how far we can push on. Hopefully we can compete for the title
and get back into Europe."
