Southampton forward Shane Long has signed a two-year contract extension at the club. Long joins Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl in committing his future to the club after he signed a new four-year deal earlier this week.
Shane Long Extends Southampton Contract
#SaintsFC is delighted to announce that forward @ShaneLong7 has agreed a two-year contract extension at St Mary’s! ?
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) June 4, 2020
The Deal
Another two years for Long will see him remain at the South Coast club until 2022, making it eight years with the Saints by the time that period comes to an end.
Long had been coming to the end of his current deal but a slight resurgence under the guidance of Hasenhuttl has seen him commit his future to the club again.
He recently made his 200th appearance for the club having joined from Hull City in 2014. Eight of his 35 goals for the club have come under Hasenhuttl.
What Was Said?
Long told the club website: “I love the way the club is run, I love what the club stands for and I’m excited about what the club will do over the next couple of years.
“I can see the club pushing up the league, back to where we all want to be, and I want to be part of that. I’m just delighted to get it done.”
Manager Hasenhuttl added: “Shane is an outstanding professional. He has been an important player for me and I know also for the managers before me.
“He has scored some big goals for us and helped to create many more for his teammates too. I think that is one of his top qualities. He is a great team player, and someone who has a positive impact on the group as a whole when he plays.”
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