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Lewis Cook signs new four-year deal with Bournemouth

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Lewis Cook of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Portsmouth FC and AFC Bournemouth
Image: Lewis Cook has signed a new four-year deal with Bournemouth

Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new four-year contract.

The 21-year-old, who was recently put on standby for the England World Cup squad, has agreed to a deal which runs until the summer of 2022.

"This new contract is a really proud moment for me and the icing on the cake for the year we've had and all the hard work that's gone on behind the scenes at the club," said Cook.

Lewis Cook
Image: Cook was put on standby by England boss Gareth Southgate ahead of the World Cup in Russia

"It came as a nice surprise. I was just concentrating on my football and playing games, but when it was spoken about I couldn't wait to get it signed.

"I'm really enjoying my football here and I'm looking forward to the future with AFC Bournemouth."

Cook joined Bournemouth from Leeds in 2016 and has since gone on to make 41 appearances for the Cherries in the Premier League.

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Bournemouth captain Simon Francis believes Cook was unlucky to only be on the standby list

The York-born midfielder earned his first England cap against Italy in March and narrowly missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.

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Cherries boss Eddie Howe is delighted to have tied Cook down to a long-term deal as he looks ahead to start of next season.

He said: "It was important that we get our talented, young players to commit to the future of the club and this is a really important signing for us to make.

Lewis Cook
Image: Cook will travel with the England U21s to the Toulon Tournament in France, if he is not called up to the senior side

"Lewis has had an outstanding campaign, highlighted by his recognition with the England team and his place on standby for the World Cup squad.

"His immediate future is now with us and we can really concentrate on next season.

"This is an exciting stage of Lewis' career, which is heading in the right direction, and I am delighted that will happen at AFC Bournemouth."

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