Saturday 06 October 2012
Jonas Olsson had entered the final year of his deal at West Brom
West Bromwich Albion’s Jonas Olsson has committed his future to the club by signing a new four-year contract. The Sweden defender had entered the final season of his contract but a new deal was eventually agreed.
"This is great news for the club and shows we're heading in the right direction,” West Brom head coach Steve Clarke said. "We've had a productive summer in terms of bringing new players in but it's equally important that you hold on to your best players - and Jonas certainly fits into that category.
"He's a tough, uncompromising central defender who knows all about the Premier League and the opponents he's up against week in, week out. Jonas is also a very important character and leader in our dressing room."
Vice-captain Olsson joined West Brom from NEC Nijmegen four years ago and has played a big role in the club establishing themselves in the Barclays Premier League.
He follows West Brom midfielder James Morrison who last month also put pen to paper on a new four-year contract.
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