Southampton forward Shane Long has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.
Long bagged 13 goals last season as the Saints marched to a sixth-placed finish.
And Long, who signed for the club from Hull ahead of the 2014-15 season, expressed his pleasure in committing his future to the club.
“I’m delighted. I’m excited to be part of what could be a big future in the next four years for this club.” Long told the Southampton website.
“I’ve enjoyed every minute down here. I’m happy, my family are happy, and it’s a good place to be.”
Saints Executive Director of Football Les Reed said: “Shane has been an important asset to the team ever since his arrival at the club in 2014, and he was an influential part of our record-breaking Premier League campaign last season.
“His experience and character also make him an extremely valuable member of the squad off the pitch, as well as on it, and I am delighted we have strengthened our commitment with him.
“Shane is one of many exciting attacking options that we have at our disposal, and he will no doubt play an important part in the season and the years ahead.”
By Steve Osborne                         @BlizzardSteve75
