Southampton [United Kingdom], after achieving promotion to the Premier League, Southampton FC announced that goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has signed a two-year contract with the club.
The club issued a statement announcing the agreement. "Southampton Football Club are pleased to announce that Alex McCarthy has signed a new two-year contract at St Mary's."
McCarthy played a key role in the club's promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs last season.
Following his contract extension, McCarthy will spend a decade on the south coast. He joined Staplewood Campus at the start of the 2016/17 season. The 34-year-old has made 147 appearances for the club in a period spanning eight years.
The experienced goalkeeper has made 124 appearances in the Premier League and also made his debut for England in 2018.
"I am delighted to extend my stay at a club that means so much to me and my family. Spending the best part of ten years here shows how special this place is. The end of last season will always stay with me. Helping the club get back "Where we belong is what we set out to do at the start of the season and I'm happy to be able to play my part," McCarthy said in a statement released by the club.
"I'm really enjoying working with Dean [Thornton] and the goalkeepers we have here. I'm already looking forward to the new season and trying Premier League football again," he added.
Southampton manager Russell Martin added: "He is an integral part of the goalkeeping union that Dean has here and knows the values associated with this football club. I am delighted that he has decided to sign as he brings significant experience in the Premier League along with his ability as a goalkeeper." , and that will be important next season."
Southampton will play their first match of the Premier League season against Newcastle United on August 17.
The club issued a statement announcing the agreement. "Southampton Football Club are pleased to announce that Alex McCarthy has signed a new two-year contract at St Mary's."
McCarthy played a key role in the club's promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs last season.
Following his contract extension, McCarthy will spend a decade on the south coast. He joined Staplewood Campus at the start of the 2016/17 season. The 34-year-old has made 147 appearances for the club in a period spanning eight years.
The experienced goalkeeper has made 124 appearances in the Premier League and also made his debut for England in 2018.
"I am delighted to extend my stay at a club that means so much to me and my family. Spending the best part of ten years here shows how special this place is. The end of last season will always stay with me. Helping the club get back "Where we belong is what we set out to do at the start of the season and I'm happy to be able to play my part," McCarthy said in a statement released by the club.
"I'm really enjoying working with Dean [Thornton] and the goalkeepers we have here. I'm already looking forward to the new season and trying Premier League football again," he added.
Southampton manager Russell Martin added: "He is an integral part of the goalkeeping union that Dean has here and knows the values associated with this football club. I am delighted that he has decided to sign as he brings significant experience in the Premier League along with his ability as a goalkeeper." , and that will be important next season."
Southampton will play their first match of the Premier League season against Newcastle United on August 17.
