“?Southampton have signed midfielder Steven Davis to a new three-year contract.
The club announced the deal via their “?official website, stating that Davis, who is currently captaining Northern Ireland at Euro 16, has agreed a deal to extend his stay at St. Mary’s to 2019. With the club making preparations to play in the Europa League group for the first time in their history, it’s seen as an important deal.
We’re delighted to announce midfielder @StevenDavis8 has signed a new three-year contract with #SaintsFC! pic.twitter.com/nKQbCVhQGL
Davis signed with the club in 2012, and has gone on to make 155 appearances. He has scored 11 goals as a Saints player, five of which were scored last season.
Les Reed, the Saints’ Executive Director of Football, claimed to be delighted with the extension.
“I am delighted that Steven, another influential leader in the dressing room and on the pitch, has committed his future to Southampton Football Club,” he said.
“He is leading Northern Ireland’s campaign at EURO 2016 and representing his country and our club as a true ambassador.
“Southampton fans know only too well how much energy and effort he puts into games and our players know that when needed he will be there to help them.
“Having coached Steven myself both at club and international level, I know only too well how important he is to whichever team he is playing for.
“I am sure players and fans will be delighted with this news, as he joins Virgil, Prowsey and Fraser in extending his commitment to the club.”
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