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Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has signed an extended contract with the Citizens.
City have not released the details regarding the length of the 33-year-old’s extension, however in a statement, say that Houghton is “committing her immediate future” to the club.
The England skipper has won the Women’s Super League, three Women’s FA Cups and Three Continental Tyres Cups since joining City from Arsenal in December 2013.
“I’m delighted to sign an extension here at City,” said Houghton, whose original contract was due to expire this Summer.
“Once the talks started, there was only ever going to be one outcome and it was the easiest decision I’ve ever made, to commit my future to this football club and continue on this unbelievable journey.
“It’s been a really good week with me making my comeback from injury too – it’s been a really tough four months, but I’m just so happy to be back on the pitch now.
“The eight years I’ve been here so far have flown by – when people say how long it is, I really can’t believe it! For me though, it’s always been about being at Manchester City and being a part of this club, for now and for the future.
“That’s why I wanted to commit – to really show my loyalty to my team, to my club and to everybody who has helped me along the way so far.”
On the news of Houghton extending her stay, Manchester City Women manager, Gareth Taylor added: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Steph has committed her immediate future to City.
“What she has contributed to this club and women’s football as a whole throughout her career so far is incredible – she is a true legend of the game in all senses of the word.
“Not only does she give everything she has on the pitch, she also maintains the highest level of commitment off it in terms of supporting her team-mates and helping them to improve, and that sums up just how much of a consummate professional she is.
“Her contributions and dedication to the team and the club as a whole are so incredibly important, with the successes and records she has achieved so far testament to that.
“It has been such a privilege working with her over the last year-and-a-half and I’m incredibly excited to continue that moving forwards.”
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