Michael Laudrup signs new contract with Swansea City
SWANSEA City manager Michael Laudrup has signed a new contract which will keep him at the Liberty Stadium until 2015.
Laudrup's existing deal was set to expire at the end of next season, having signed for an initial two years when he succeeded Brendan Rodgers last summer.
-
Michael Laudrup has signed a new contract with Swansea City
Following a stellar first term with the Swans which has included winning the Capital One Cup last month, Laudrup has been touted as a potential replacement for Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
But he has committed his future to Swansea for the time being, and chairman Huw Jenkins is delighted to have secured Laudrup for another season.
Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk
View detailsOur heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.
Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk
Contact: 01858 468192
Valid until: Friday, May 31 2013
"This is a major boost for everyone involved with Swansea City, from the players, staff and Board of Directors through to the most important people of all, our supporters,'' he said.
"You can never guarantee how things will work out when you employ a new manager, especially after the success we've had in recent seasons, but I think everyone has seen for themselves that Michael has helped to take this football club to another level.
"He is a pleasure to work with because he shares the same philosophy as everyone at this football club.
"He has ensured that we have progressed again this season and I am convinced his knowledge, experience and expertise will ensure we keep moving forward for the next few years.''
Laudrup was delighted to sign the new deal, and stated his excitement about playing in Europe next season.
"We've started something this season that I want to continue," he said.
"I know there has been a lot of speculation (about my future), but I've always said that I am happy here and I never had any doubts I would stay.
"I am delighted to sign the new deal and I'm already really looking forward to next season. I hope there will be some very exciting things happening with the team and with the club in Europe.''
10 Comments
by Lynbaz
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:55AM
“Michael Laudrup is different class. He seems to me to be the type of man, who, when he gives his word, he keeps it. Not many like that in this game.”
by brian17
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:34AM
“football is just about money now,contracts are broken by managers more now than players,rodgers went after he stated he would stay,come on you baggies.”
by immigrant1
Saturday, March 09 2013, 3:22AM
“Brian is right, so why is he getting red arrows? You are very naive if you think Laudrup doesn't have a clause in his contract allowing him to move to bigger clubs. We've already seen this with Brendan and Joe Allen. It's normal in football.”
by immigrant1
Saturday, March 09 2013, 3:20AM
“Brendan also signed a new contract, but still left. Signing a new contract doesn't mean he'll stay; it just means we'll get more compensation if he leaves. He will have a clause in his contract allowing him to move to bigger clubs. Good news, but nothing to get too excited about.”
by Philcwmavon
Saturday, March 09 2013, 12:58AM
“...and just when you thought that things couldn't get better before next season!!
The acumen of our pilots is quite staggering.
p.s.
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY,Chico.”
by carpmeister
Friday, March 08 2013, 8:19PM
“brian17; and your point is?”
by brian17
Friday, March 08 2013, 7:12PM
“if big club come after m.l he will go.”
by kellers27
Friday, March 08 2013, 5:45PM
“Great news, who knows what lay's ahead for us now good times i am sure.
Well done Huw Jenkins again for sealing the deal.”
by seasolder
Friday, March 08 2013, 5:37PM
“Great news-- what better birthday present, than having, M.L and Angel Rangel both signing to stay with our Swans on the same day.”
by Hadoken753222
Friday, March 08 2013, 5:07PM
“Excellent news, the reality is, ML could really make his mark at SCFC, he has done great already, but with a year or two more, its scary to think where he could take us.
Let's enjoy him while we can, whatever happens, having people like Laudrup and Rodgers at big clubs with a soft spot for us can only be a good thing.”