JONATHAN TÉHOUÉ has committed his long-term future to the O's, putting pen-to-paper on a new two-and-a-half year contract.

The 25-year-old French striker signed a short-term deal with the O's in January 2010, but has earned his new deal after impressing during his time at the club.

He scored his first goal for the Londoners in February's 5-0 demolition of Bristol Rovers and has since followed that up with another strike at Tranmere Rovers.

Téhoué spent a year out of the game prior to his move to Brisbane Road, after a contract dispute with his former club Konyaspor, of the Turkish top flight, left him unable to play.

He has played top flight football in France, Belgium and Turkey and has already made his mark in E10.

His new contract will keep him at the club until June 2012 and manager Geraint Williams is delighted to tie him down to a long-term deal.

He said: "We're delighted to sign Jonathan on a longer term contract.

"He has done well since he came to the club, his form has improved as his fitness has returned and we hope that continues now.

"We're looking forward to working with Jonathan, especially with a full pre-season under his belt."

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