The Portuguese youngster has been tormented by two long-term injuries over the last two seasons.

But after six months of rehabilitation from a meniscus injury, he is targeting a comeback next season.

"Without even playing I feel like a better player and a better person because this injury has toughened me up," Vaz Te, who made just two substitute appearances last season, told the club's official website.

"At the beginning of last season I was out with ligament damage for about six months or so. I tried to come back and then after that I damaged my meniscus in my right leg, and from then it was on and off until October.

"The future is bright right now because I have been in the dark for a long time. To get a bit of sunshine in my life is amazing and I'm excited about the chance to get back playing. Hopefully I will get the chance to light the Reebok Stadium again.

"As a young footballer, you always want to get out there and play simply because of the enjoyment - it is amazing if I score a goal and hear the fans sing my name."

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