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Oxford United’s Sam Long extends legendary career at club until at least 2027 as boss Gary Rowett plots for new season


SAM LONG has signed a new deal to remain at Oxford.

The 30-year-old defender has been at the club all his career. 

Sam Long has signed a new one-year contract at Oxford UnitedCredit: Getty

His new contract keeps him tied to Oxford until at least 2027.

There is also an option for an extra year.

Long, who had one year left on his current deal, is known as Mr Oxford because he has never played for another side since joining the club at the age of eight.

He has played 272 first-team games for the club having made his U’s debut against Accrington in 2013.

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Long played a big part in Oxford’s season where they avoided relegation and ended up 17th.

Boss Gary Rowett has been impressed with Long and was keen for him to commit his future to the club.

Rowett took over in December and also admits Oxford will be looking into Europe to sign players this summer.

He said: “We always want to find a blend.

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“I’ll be very surprised if we don’t sign some players from European leagues this summer.

“I think there’s great value there.

“I’ve seen it before where not only is there great value to improve your team, but there’s great value to create an asset that maybe you can sell on at some point in the future as well, which is important.”

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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