Kyle Bennett staying with Portsmouth
Tuesday 16 May 2017 21:21, UK
Kyle Bennett has signed a new three-year contract with Sky Bet League Two winners Portsmouth.
The 26-year-old winger arrived at Fratton Park from Doncaster two years ago and played a key role in securing promotion to League One, scoring six goals in 44 appearances this season.
That led to speculation of interest from Sky Bet Championship clubs, but Bennett will now remain with the Blues until 2020.
Bennett told the club's official website: "My intention has always been to stay at this club and sign a new deal.
"Having been here for two years now, I feel really settled and comfortable living in the area. It was a good time to get this sorted for me and my family.
"I think that the fans saw more of the real me this season and now I want to kick on as we head into League One.
"We all knew that promotion was the ultimate - and only - aim. But having played in three different divisions, I can tell you without doubt that the fourth tier is the hardest one to get out of.
"There is a lot more physicality needed, while League One is far more suited to our squad and the way that the gaffer likes us to play."
