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Shaun MacDonald signs new one-year deal with Bournemouth

By Nick Lustig

Sunday 14 February 2016 18:45, UK

Shaun MacDonald has been called into the Wales squad
Image: Shaun MacDonald has signed a new deal with Bournemouth

Bournemouth midfielder Shaun MacDonald has pledged his future to the club by signing a new one-year contract extension.

The 27-year-old joined Bournemouth from Swansea in 2011 and has made 99 appearances for the Cherries, featuring seven times this season. 

MacDonald's previous deal at the Vitality Stadium was set to expire at the end of the current campaign and he admits the decision to commit himself to Bournemouth until June 2017 was an easy one to make. 

"It's come at the right time," MacDonald told Cherries Player. "The club is going in the right direction, in the Premier League and it's a great squad that we have got here.

Andrew Shinnie of Birmingham City and Shaun MacDonald of Bournemouth
Image: MacDonald has featured predominately in the domestic cup competitions for Bournemouth this season

"To have that extra year and stay in around this squad can only benefit me. The contract has been ongoing for a little while, so I have had time to think about it and it's definitely the right thing to do."

MacDonald also revealed manager Eddie Howe was a major reason behind his decision to sign a new deal with the club. 

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe gestures during the match between Arsenal and A.F.C. Bournemouth
Image: The midfielder also heaped huge praise on manager Eddie Howe after signing his new contract

"It's good to work for someone like the gaffer," the Wales international added. 

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"We play the right way and the philosophy of the club will stay that way as long as the gaffer is here - that's a major part in me wanting to stay."