Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that young midfielder John Buckley has signed a new deal at the club, keeping him at Ewood Park until 2024. There is also an option of an extra 12 months.
Buckley has been at Blackburn since the age of six, rising through the academy before signing his first professional deal in 2018 and making his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in 2019.
John Buckley Signs New Deal at Blackburn Rovers
⏩ One year on…
✍️ #Rovers are pleased to announce that @johnbuckley07 has today signed a new long-term contract with the club until June 2024.#WeAreTogether 🔵⚪️ https://t.co/JB1J86Re0Q pic.twitter.com/vKLTV2qLbN
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) February 15, 2021
Buckley Wants to Keep ‘Progressing’ With Blackburn
With a 15-year association with the club already under his belt, Buckley is keen to make his time at Blackburn last as long as possible, with progression at Blackburn the key.
On his new deal, he said: “Yeah I’m buzzing to get it signed and can’t wait to spend many more years here.
“I’ve been here since I was six so it’s getting on a bit now but I love it here, it’s a great club and I just want to keep improving and progressing with the team.
“It’s a big part of my life, I am 21 now and to have been here 15-years – it’s been a large majority of my life.
“I just love it here and to be at the first-team level, it’s a dream come true especially with the squad we’ve got now and playing with all the lads.
“Like I say, I just want to kick on, keep improving the club and improving myself in all ways I can.
“I love this club, want to keep progressing and hopefully get the club back to where it belongs in the Premier League.”
The journey continues… buzzing to have extended my contract @Rovers 2024📝 pic.twitter.com/swT4gTVLk0
— John Buckley (@johnbuckley07) February 15, 2021
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