Lewis Dunk has signed a new five-year contract with Brighton and Hove Albion.
The 28-year-old had been linked with a move to Chelsea.
Reports indicate that Chelsea were prepared to offer £40M for Captain Dunk, who has spent his whole career at Brighton aside from a short loan spell at Bristol City.
Dunk has now ended speculation over his future by agreeing a deal that will keep him at the Amex Stadium until 2025.
Dunk has made over 300 appearances for Brighton since making his first-team debut ten years ago.
“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract,” Dunk told brightonandhovealbion.com.
“The aim now is to build on a record Premier League season and help the club continue its recent progress over the next five years.”
Brighton boss Graham Potter said, “We’re absolutely delighted that Lewis has made this long-term commitment to the club. It’s fantastic news for everyone: the club, the supporters, the team and myself.
“Since I came to the club he’s been a joy to work with and he’s a top player. We are very lucky to have him.
“I think his role as captain is one he’s grown into and one he will do better and better for the next few years.
“He leads by example on the pitch and he’s a good lad off it – a delight to work with.
“We’re all determined to push on next season and establish the club in the Premier League and I’m really pleased that Lewis will be with us on that journey.”
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