Doncaster Rovers have confirmed that veteran midfielder James Coppinger has signed a one-year contract extension.
James Coppinger Agrees One-Year Contract Extension
Club Legend
The 39-year-old will enter his 17th season as a Doncaster player at the beginning of the 2020/21 season.
However, he has confirmed that it will be his last. The midfielder will turn 40 by the end of next season.
Coppinger’s loyalty and quality on the ball is what has made him a legend at the Keepmoat Stadium. He has made over 600 appearances to date for Doncaster.
Throughout his time with the club, he has played a part in the key moments. Coppinger has helped the club earn three promotions during his tenure, as well as winning the EFL Trophy in 2007.
The 39-year-old excels in all areas of the pitch to, making him the ideal box-to-box midfielder. During the 2016/17, he scored goals and registered 13 assists, as Doncaster were promoted from League Two.
While he did not have the most successful season in terms of goals in the 2019/20 campaign – scoring just three times – he still registered eight assists. However, it was not quite enough, as Doncaster missed out on the play-off places.
What Was Said
Speaking about his new one-year deal, Coppinger said: “It was inevitable that I would come back. It was just whether Doncaster were willing to offer me a new contract and there was something on the table.
“I’m confident I will do all I can to be involved like I did last season in training and playing to prove to the manager that I’m still available and I can still do what he wants me to do
“I’m really positive about going back and I’m really looking forward to it.”
The 39-year-old and Doncaster will be hoping that they can end his career by earning promotion to the Championship next season.
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