Santa Cruz signs new Rovers deal
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has committed himself to the club by signing a new four-year deal.
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.
A statement on the club's website, said: "Blackburn Rovers are delighted to announce that Roque Santa Cruz has signed a new four-year contract with the club, running through until 2012."
Rovers gambled on the skilful yet injury-prone Paraguayan and paid Bayern less than £4million after a series of serious knee injuries wrecked his time in Bavaria.
And the move paid off as Santa Cruz, who scored in Saturday's 3-2 win at Everton, played 36 of 38 Premier League games last season finishing the club's top scorer with 23 goals.
