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Belgium striker Christian Benteke stated he’s “joyful and proud” to have dedicated his future to Premier League facet Crystal Palace after signing a two-year extension on Thursday.
The 30-year-old scored 10 instances in final season’s Premier League marketing campaign to take his tally to 31 in 137 league appearances for the Eagles since becoming a member of for a membership document price reported to be £27 million ($38.3 million) in 2016 from Liverpool.
Benteke — who’s a part of the Belgium squad for Euro 2020 — has dedicated himself regardless of the membership being and not using a supervisor after Roy Hodgson stepped down on the finish of the season.
“I am joyful and proud to commit my future to Crystal Palace,” Benteke stated on the membership web site.
“5 years already and nonetheless much more to come back.
“We’ve an incredible group of gamers and workers, and I am trying ahead to the season forward and taking part in in entrance of our followers once more.”
Benteke could not have been essentially the most prolific goalscorer however Palace chairman Steve Parish stated he has been a pillar of the facet in retaining their place within the elite division.
“Christian has been an integral a part of consolidating our place as a longtime Premier League membership over the past 5 years,” stated Parish.
“He’s an excellent skilled and has greater than confirmed that he nonetheless has the standard and the starvation to carry out for our membership on the highest stage, and I could not be happier to see him in purple and blue for an additional two seasons.”
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