Chelsea hopes of signing Lewis Dunk away from his club Brighton, has been dealt a huge blow, as the Brighton & Hove Albion captain signs new five-year contract to extend his stay at the club.
Lewis Dunk who has earlier been linked with a £40million move to Chelsea, was once again, unveiled on Friday 21st August 2020, by his club, after he accepted the new deal to remain with them.
Lewis Dunk is Brighton’s reigning Player of the Season, and has been a key member of the squad that led Albion to their best-ever Premier League finish last season.
Head coach Graham Potter while speaking on the Lewis Dunk deal, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted that Lewis has made this long-term commitment to the club. It’s fantastic news for everyone: the club, the supporters, the team and myself.
“Since I came to the club he’s been a joy to work with and he’s a top player. We are very lucky to have him.
“I think his role as captain is one he’s grown into and one he will do better and better for the next few years.
“He leads by example on the pitch and he’s a good lad off it – a delight to work with.
“We’re all determined to push on next season and establish the club in the Premier League and I’m really pleased that Lewis will be with us on that journey.”
Dunk while also speaking on his new five-year deal, said:
“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract,” Lewis told the club’s website. “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.”
What next for Chelsea, go for a 35-year-old Thiago Silva, who is likely to struggle with the fast and pacy nature of the English Premier League, or look into their academy once more for talents?