Leicester City have announced Danny Drinkwater has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal keeping him at the club until 2021.
Drinkwater, 26, was one of Leicester’s most important players in their title-winning campaign last season and the Foxes have now rewarded his performances.
Many expected their to be a summer exodus at the King Power Stadium this season but only N’Golo Kante has left with the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy all signing new deals with Leicester.
“I’ve loved playing for this club, it’s been perfect for me and my career and I want to be here for a long time to come. I couldn’t be happier,” Drinkwater told Leicester’s official website.
“I’ve grown a lot as a player and a person in the last four years and Leicester City has been a massive part of that. I owe a lot to the staff for helping me get to this point – they’ve been quality.
“And I love being part of this team. We’ve been through so much together and I’m sure there’s a lot more to come.”
Drinkwater has won possession in the midfield third more times than any other player in the Premier League since the start of last season (201).
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