{"id":562849,"date":"2020-08-21T11:42:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T15:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=562849"},"modified":"2020-08-21T11:42:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T15:42:04","slug":"lewis-dunk-signs-new-five-year-deal-with-brighton-hove-albion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/08\/21\/lewis-dunk-signs-new-five-year-deal-with-brighton-hove-albion\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Dunk Signs New Five-Year Deal With Brighton & Hove Albion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brighton & Hove Albion<\/a> captain Lewis Dunk<\/a> has extended his stay with the Seagulls, signing a new five-year deal with the club.<\/p>\n

Lewis Dunk Extends Stay With Brighton & Hove Albion<\/h2>\n

Club Legend<\/h3>\n

The 28-year-old has become a mainstay at the heart of the Brighton defence, and has established himself as a club legend in the process.<\/p>\n

Dunk came through the Seagulls’ academy, making his debut when they were a League One club.<\/p>\n

He was slowly integrated into the first-team set-up, truly becoming a regular in the 2014\/15 season. However, since then, he has not looked back, making 240 appearances over the last six years.<\/p>\n

The ever-present defender has adapted to Premier League life superbly, missing only a handful of top-flight fixtures. The club-captain’s performances have seen him linked<\/a> with a move to Chelsea<\/a> earlier in the window, however, that now appears unlikely.<\/p>\n

What Was Said?<\/h3>\n

Speaking about extending his stay on the South Coast, Dunk said: “I\u2019m delighted to have signed a new contract.<\/p>\n

“The aim now is to build on a record Premier League season and help the club continue its recent progress over the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brighton boss Graham Potter praised the 28-year-old’s work on and off the pitch when speaking to the official Brighton & Hove Albion website.<\/a><\/p>\n

“We\u2019re absolutely delighted that Lewis has made this long-term commitment to the club,” he said. “It\u2019s fantastic news for everyone: the club, the supporters, the team and myself.”<\/p>\n

“Since I came to the club he\u2019s been a joy to work with and he\u2019s a top player. We are very lucky to have him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think his role as captain is one he\u2019s grown into and one he will do better and better for the next few years.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe leads by example on the pitch and he\u2019s a good lad off it \u2013 a delight to work with.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all determined to push on next season and establish the club in the Premier League and I\u2019m really pleased that Lewis will be with us on that journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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