Leicester City have announced midfielder Danny Drinkwater has signed a new five-year deal, dispelling rumours linking him with a possible move away from the club.
The 27-year-old played a key role in midfield alongside N’Golo Kante in midfield last season as the Foxes claimed an unlikely Premier League title.
Drinkwater joins Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan and Andy King in committing their futures to the club in recent weeks.
BREAKING: Midfielder @DannyDrinkwater has signed a new five-year deal at #lcfc! #drinkwaterlcfc pic.twitter.com/5XkbXBguMS
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 25, 2016
“I’ve loved playing for this club, it’s been perfect for me and my career and I want to be here for a long time to come. I couldn’t be happier,” Drinkwater said.
“I’ve grown a lot as a player and a person in the last four years and Leicester City has been a massive part of that.
“I owe a lot to the staff here for helping me get to this point – they’ve been quality.
“And I love being part of this team. We’ve been through so much together and I’m sure there’s a lot more to come.”
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Manager Claudio Ranieri lauded Drinkwater’s consistency.
“Ever since I joined Leicester City, Danny has been one of our most consistent players. He’s a fantastic player and a fantastic man,” Ranieri said.
“He’s an important player for us and a very popular player in the dressing room.
“I want him to stay with us for a very long time.”
The England international has made 177 appearances for Leicester since his arrival from Manchester United in January 2012 and has enjoyed some individual success along the way, claiming the Foxes’ Player of the Year award during the 2013-14, in which the gained promotion.
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