QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin has spoken of his delight after signing a new one-year deal with the club.

The 27 year-old, currently the R’s longest-serving player following his arrival from Institute FC in July 2009, has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer of 2015 - just as we told you he would last week.

And Faurlin, who was determined to battle back after missing the second half of our promotion-winning campaign last term owing to an anterior cruciate ligament injury , is relishing the opportunity to ply his trade for Rangers in the Premier League once again this coming season.

“It's nice to sign the new deal,” he told the club's website.

“It took a little bit of time, but I am so happy everything is now sorted.

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“It's been quite an amazing journey so far - relegation, promotions and plenty more - but it's been a beautiful experience.

“I hope the next chapter is the most epic yet.”

He added: “I was disappointed to miss the second half of last season due to injury, but I'm feeling great now and looking forward to returning to pre-season training next week.

“The Premier League is where every player wants to play and I am no different.

“We all know that the Premier League will be very difficult, with so many great teams, but we are looking forward to the challenge ahead.”

Faurlin has made 122 starts, eight substitute appearances and scored five goals during his stay at Loftus Road.