Phil Godman admits he is extremely pleased to have agreed a new two year contract with Edinburgh and the Scotland playmaker says he is aiming to achieve all his career goals with his home city club.
The 27-year-old joined Edinburgh six years ago from Newcastle Falcons and has evolved into one of the most influential stand-offs in the Magners League.
Godman has contributed an impressive 355 points from 130 competitive appearances in the Black and Red and delivered numerous man-of-the-match award-winning displays.
Now the former Merchiston Castle student says he wants to help Edinburgh challenge for trophies and admits he is excited about what the future holds.
Godman said: "I'm delighted to be staying and I'm really excited about what we can achieve; we've got a great set of players here at Edinburgh.
"I'm proud to play for Edinburgh - it means a lot to me. But the main reason I wanted to stay is because I'm ambitious and I want to win trophies.
"The last couple of seasons have been good - both for me personally and for Edinburgh - and one of our goals this season is to win the Magners League.
"That is something we still have a very good chance of achieving with three games in the regular season remaining and the play-offs coming up.
"I believe over the next two seasons we can continue to progress and make an impact in Europe and the Magners League."
Over the past two seasons, Godman has been a virtual ever present in Edinburgh's number 10 jersey and his form has led to 16 further Test caps for Scotland.
Godman says he has been satisfied with his progress, but stresses he firmly believes his career best is still to come.
"It has been good to have played such a big role for Edinburgh and that has led to me getting the opportunity to represent Scotland.
"I believe there is still a lot more to come from me and from the team. My best years are ahead of me and I'm looking forward to be able to show that in the future."
Head coach Rob Moffat welcomed the news and believes Godman will be suitably equipped to handle the challenges that he will face over the next two seasons in terms of being first choice stand-off both for Edinburgh and Scotland.
Moffat said: "Phil has been a major player for Edinburgh over the past few seasons and he is very influential in the type of rugby we want to play.
"His next challenge is to improve and overcome the challenges in the future in terms of being the number one stand-off at Edinburgh.
"Dan Parks has played very well for Scotland, so that is another challenge for Phil - to reclaim the number 10 jersey for the national team.
"I'm delighted he has signed and it is important to remember that he is still only 27.
"So the best is still to come from Phil and we're looking forward to that happening in the Black and Red shirt of Edinburgh."
