Lewis Dunk: Brighton and England defender signs five-year deal with the Seagulls
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Lewis Dunk scored three Premier League goals in 2019-20, including in a 2-1 win over Arsenal in June
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk has signed a new five-year contract with the club.
The 28-year-old England international centre-half made 36 Premier League appearances last season to help the Seagulls finish 15th.
“We’re absolutely delighted Lewis has made this long-term commitment to the club,” said head coach Graham Potter.
“He’s been a joy to work with and he’s a top player. He leads by example on the pitch and he's a good lad off it. We’re very lucky to have him.”
Dunk was part of Brighton’s youth system before making his first-team debut in 2010 and has made nearly 300 club appearances, including 110 in the Premier League.
He has been capped once by England, featuring in a 3-0 friendly victory over the United States at Wembley in November 2018.
“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract,” said Dunk, whose new deal keeps him with the Seagulls until the summer of 2025.
“The aim now is to help the club continue its recent progress over the next five years.”