Baldock's fine contribution rewarded with new three-year Albion deal

Striker Sam Baldock's fine contribution to Premier League-bound Brighton & Hove Albion has seen him rewarded with a new three-year deal.
Sam Baldock and Jiri Skalak celebrate a goal last season. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)Sam Baldock and Jiri Skalak celebrate a goal last season. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)
Sam Baldock and Jiri Skalak celebrate a goal last season. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)

With the 28-year-old’s contract set to expire at the end of next season, he has penned a deal with will keep him with the Seagulls until the end of the 2019/20 campaign.

Baldock netted 20 goals in 88 appearance since joining the club in August 2014 under then boss Sami Hyypia.

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Twelve of those goals came last season as Albion were promoted to the top flight of English football.

Albion boss Chris Hughton said: “We are delighted that Sam has agreed a new deal with us. He has been a key member of the squad since he arrived at the club and this new contract is recognition of his contribution over the last couple of seasons.

“He’s also a great professional and a good character in the dressing room, so we are pleased he will be with us for the next few seasons.”

Baldock added: “As soon as the club made noises that they wanted to extend my contract it was always in my head that this is where I want to be.

“Last season was probably the pinnacle of my career, and I hope now we can establish ourselves in the Premier League and continue to improve together.”