as seen on au.fourfourtwo.comYoung Australian duo Matt Spiranovic and Dario Vidosic have signed new contracts with FC Nürnberg tying them to the club until 2011 with the option of a further year.
The Bavarian club, who will compete in Germany's Bundesliga next season, moved to ensure the promising pair's futures remained at the club on Wednesday by extending their current deals.
Nürnberg director Martin Bader said: "Matthew and Dario have shown that they can be relied on. We see that they are able to take the next step now and become a steady part for us."
Spiranovic, 21, and Vidosic, 22, have both already been capped by the Socceroos and the news is a boost for the pair who are hopeful of making the Australia squad for the 2010 World Cup.
Nürnberg trainer Michael Oenning added: "I'm looking forward to keep on working with two young players who are also already in the Australian national team.
"That will also be an additional motivation for them to do a really good job for us."
Vidosic, who played a big role in helping Nürnberg claim promotion last season with three goals at the back end of the campaign, admitted he was delighted with the contract extension but acknowledged he wants to repay the club for the faith they've shown in him.
"The trust that I've got here, I want to give it back and play my part in the new aim of remaining in the league," Vidosic said.
Spiranovic, on the other hand, played little part in Nürnberg's promotion campaign last season after a frustrating run with injuries kept him on the sidelines.
Although the length of the contract extension may have come as a surprise, with English Premier League club Fulham rumoured to be interested in the Socceroo, Nürnberg felt it was appropriate to secure his future.
Bader added: "When Matthew is fit, he is, because of his height, a complete central defender."
And after a luckless run with injuries Spiranovic was positive about his future claiming: "I'm happy that I can be with them again. Now I'm only looking ahead."
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