North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein has signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the AFL club until at least the end of the 2016 season.
Restricted free agent Goldstein would have attracted plenty of interest from rivals, but said he never entertained thoughts of leaving the Kangaroos.
"I always said I wanted to stay at the club, we just had to get a deal done," Goldstein said on Thursday, describing it as a "massive relief".
"I've been at North for eight years and this will take me into my 10th year. I know what this footy club is about and I love what it's about.
"There's definitely a lot of excitement around the group about what we can achieve."
Goldstein revealed he and manager Tom Petroro had never opened discussions with potential suitors.
"We hadn't spoken to anyone (apart from North), I think we've had lots of chats over the past few months with the footy club," he said, adding that the contract negotiations had not been any form of distraction this season.
"Credit to everyone for getting it done."
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