Thursday 17 August 2017 11:28, UK
Brighton trio Anthony Knockaert, Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy have committed their futures to the club with new long-term contracts.
Knockaert and Dunk have been rewarded with new five-year deals after helping Brighton gain promotion to the Premier League last season, while Duffy has signed a four-year contract.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton insists the contracts are fully deserved as he looks to build a squad capable of challenging in the top flight of English football.
"Lewis, Shane and Anthony were key members of our promotion-winning side last season, and I fully expect them to be important members of the team once again this season," Hughton told Brighton's website.
"They're relishing the step up to the new level and they each have the capability to perform and excel in the Premier League - and they have certainly earned these new deals with their performances on the pitch.
"It's been a really straightforward process getting everything completed and I'm absolutely delighted that three key members of the squad have committed their futures to the Albion."
Brighton began the new Premier League season with a 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City on Saturday.
The Seagulls continue their league campaign away at Leicester on Saturday before they face Barnet in the second round of the Carabao Cup on August 22.
