Paul Healy says he will continue serving Crusaders Football Club - for as long as they want him.
The 35-year-old reminded everyone of his talents with a sensational goal in Sunday's Irish Cup final.
Heatley arrowed a sublime shot into the top corner in the 69th minute to make it 4-0, the ball clipping the inside of the post in what was a highlight reel strike.
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The Crues legend has publicly pondered his own future in recent weeks, but has been offered a new one-year deal to extend his stay at Seaview.
"The gaffer has persuaded me for another year which is very humbling. Whatever the club needs I will go as long as I can," he told the BBC.
"But I will also bow out at the right time."
Reflecting on his goal in Sunday's final, Heatley added: "I will take a cup final goal. It is always nice to score in a cup final.
"Jeff `Spiers always asks at the start of the season 'have you ever scored the winner in a cup final?'. My answer is still no because it was the fourth."
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