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Jack Butland signs new Stoke deal

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Goalkeeper pens five-and-a-half year deal at Britannia Stadium

Stoke City Football Club have announced Jack Butland has signed a new long-term deal at the Britannia Stadium.

The England international is having the season of his career so far, putting in consistently top-drawer performances for Mark Hughes‘ side and his reward is a new five-and-a-half-year deal.

Butland‘s consistency has seen him linked with a move away from the Potters, with Jurgen Klopp keeping an eye on him as a potential replacement for Simon Mignolet at Liverpool.

However, it doesn’t look like the ‘keeper will be on the move any time soon after the club announced the new deal.

The 23-year-old became the club’s new number-one at the beginning of the season, after they sold Asmir Begovic to Chelsea, and he’s flourished in that role ever since.

Club Statement

Chief Executive Tony Scholes said: “We are naturally delighted that a player of Jack’s quality has signed a long-term contract.

“We’ve always held Jack in the very highest regard but he has exceeded even our expectations since Mark selected him as our first choice goalkeeper.

“As a Club we feel it’s important that we tie down our talented young players on lengthy contracts and Jack’s new deal is a fitting reward for his progress this season.”

Butland Statement

Butland himself has also spoken to the club’s official website, and he’s revealed his delight at the deal finally being complete.

He said: “It’s been incredible. I’ve waited a long time for my chance, worked incredibly hard for it and I am really enjoying my time here so I’m delighted to extend it even further.

“It was an easy decision to make, especially off the back of this season with the Club moving forward and stepping in the right direction.

“I’ve felt comfortable here and I felt ready to come in and make my mark in the Premier League, which has gone extremely well.

“I joined when I was 19 and I probably bit off more than I could chew, wanting to be involved and play a big part straightaway.

“The Club dealt with it brilliantly by allowing me to play games out on loan, while still continuing to train at the Club and eventually the chance came along at the perfect time that suited both parties.

“I will always back myself, I’m extremely pleased with how this season has gone and the position we’re in as a team so it really was a no brainer for me. I am thrilled to commit my future to Stoke City.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt

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