Manager signs three-year deal at Liberty Stadium
Swansea City Football Club have announced that manager Garry Monk has signed a new three-year deal at the Liberty Stadium.
The 36-year-old guided The Swans to their best ever Premier League finish last season, ending the campaign in eighth place, and has been in negotiations with the club ever since.
Monk, who used to play as a defender for Swansea, has been associated with the club for over a decade and had two years left on his current deal, but the club have announced today that the manager has signed a three-year extension.
Monk Statement
“I’m extremely pleased to sign the new deal,” he said. “We’ve been talking for a while, mostly over the finer details, so I’m glad it’s all finalised heading into a new and very important season for the club.
“It hasn’t been a distraction because I will always remain focussed, but it was a situation both myself and the club felt was important to get clarified before the season started.
“This is my 12th year at Swansea and I’ve always given everything for the club. That will continue and I’m excited and looking forward to the new campaign.
“Last season was fantastic and I learned a lot to take forward. But even with the success we all had, from the staff to the players, you can never afford to stand still.
“It’s been a happy and productive 18 months so far for me as manager. I believe we have put good foundations in place, but now it’s vital we build on that and push forward.
“And as vital as the players and staff are in reaching the club’s goals, our fans are pivotal to our success. The backing we received from our loyal supporters up and down the country last season was incredible.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
