Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper Eduardo signs new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge
- Eduardo arrived as back-up to Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic last summer
- The 34-year-old 'keeper is yet to make a single senior appearance for Chelsea
- However, he has committed his short-term future to the Stamford Bridge club
Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper Eduardo has signed a new one-year contract - and is still waiting for his first Blues appearance.
The 34-year-old joined on a 12-month deal from Dinamo Zagreb last summer as back-up to Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic, who has been linked with a summer move to Bournemouth.
'I am very happy to stay at Chelsea for another year,' Eduardo told Chelsea's website.
Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper Eduardo (left) has signed a new one-year contract
'This season has been very successful for the club, and everybody has made me feel like a part of the family.
'I hope next season can be just as positive and we can win many more trophies.'
Portugal international Eduardo is yet to make a single senior appearance for the Blues but technical director Michael Emenalo has been impressed with his work ethic behind the scenes.
The former Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper is yet to make a senior appearance for the Blues
'Since joining us last summer, Eduardo has been a model professional,' Emenalo said.
'He has used his wealth of experience at the top level to bring the very best from his fellow goalkeepers and has been a reliable, popular and respected member of the squad.
'We are delighted he has chosen to commit his future to Chelsea.'
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