On 7 May 2003 he was named as the club's "Young Player of the Year". In July 2003 he signed a two-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2005–06 season.
In May 2003, he was recognized as the club's "Young Player of the Year". Subsequently, in July 2003, he signed a contract extension with the club, extending his stay until the end of the 2005–06 season.