Shane Long signs new contract with Southampton

Ireland striker Shane Long last night ended speculation about his future, as he signed a new four-year contract at Southampton.

The Tipperary man, who made the move to St Mary’s in the summer of 2014, has agreed a deal that will extend his stay with the club until 2020.

Long established himself at the Saints last season, scoring 13 goals in 34 appearances, and his value to Southampton is even more apparent with the exit of Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle from the club.