Following such an impressive start to the season, Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu has been rewarded with a new deal at the Saints.
The midfielder has officially put pen to paper on a new contract until 2023, undoubtedly to the delight of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl who has seen his side hit new heights this season.
Oriol Romeu Signs New Southampton Contract
1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣ #SaintsFC appearances and counting! 😇@OriolRomeu on signing a new deal:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 19, 2020
What Was Said?
Speaking to the official club website, the Spaniard expressed his delight at the signing of the new deal, saying:
“Staying here for longer is just what I wanted and I’m so happy and pleased to get to this point.”
He then added: “It’s been six years now and has been a long journey, but I’m very excited and haven’t felt as good as I’m feeling right now, so I want to keep this momentum going as long as possible.
“It does really feel like home. I know everyone around now and they also know me. It’s great to commit to the club for longer and I’m very happy they also insisted on me staying.
“I’ve always tried to help the team the best I can and that’s paid off. The feelings right now are very good and we all feel very optimistic, and we must carry on like this.”
Hasenhuttl Also Pleased
Having overseen the securing of the new deal, Ralph Hassenhuttl was also pleased, telling the official club website:
“I have not seen many players who are as professional as Oriol in my time as a manager.
He gives his absolute commitment in everything that he does, whether it is in training or in a match, and this is a great example to set.
“Since I have been here, he has played some fantastic games for us, and the work he does in the number six position is very important – closing the space, putting pressure on his opponents, winning the ball back.
“Even if he does not play he still supports the team 100 per cent at all times, and he is always pushing everyone around him. These are the sorts of players you want to have in your squad.”
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