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**kennethlindheim** · 29-08-2005, 09:31 AM

Algerian playmaker Djamel Belmadi has signed a permanent contract with Southampton.

Belmadi initially joined Saints on a one-month deal at the start of August, with a view to earning an extended stay at St Mary's.

Saints boss Harry Redknapp was fearful of losing the schemer to a Premiership club, with interest from the top flight having been shown in Belmadi.

But Belmadi has been happy to snub the chance of a switch to The Premiership after signing a one-year contract over the weekend.

The 29-year-old celebrated his deal with a sparkling display in the 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra, in which he also scored.

Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe confirmed that everything is in place for Belmadi to stay on the South Coast for the rest of the season.

Lowe said: "We have offered him a one-year deal which was all agreed even before Saturday's game."

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kennethlindheim Super Moderator Favourite Team: Newcastle United/SK Brann kennethlindheim is Offline Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 7,757 vCash: 95 Rep: Rep Points: 7051 Country:	Algerian playmaker Djamel Belmadi has signed a permanent contract with Southampton. Belmadi initially joined Saints on a one-month deal at the start of August, with a view to earning an extended stay at St Mary's. Saints boss Harry Redknapp was fearful of losing the schemer to a Premiership club, with interest from the top flight having been shown in Belmadi. But Belmadi has been happy to snub the chance of a switch to The Premiership after signing a one-year contract over the weekend. The 29-year-old celebrated his deal with a sparkling display in the 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra, in which he also scored. Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe confirmed that everything is in place for Belmadi to stay on the South Coast for the rest of the season. Lowe said: "We have offered him a one-year deal which was all agreed even before Saturday's game." __________________ "Few things in life are black and white, only the most important things"