Ben Whiteman signs new long-term Preston deal

✍️ We're delighted to announce Ben Whiteman has signed a new long-term deal. 🤍#pnefc

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"I'm really pleased it's all done now because I only ever saw my future being here and now I can kick on with PNE," he told the club website.

"The fans have made me feel really welcome ever since I've been here. They've been different class with me, and so have the boys in the dressing room.

"I just want to say thank you as well to the owner, Peter, and the gaffer for helping to get the deal done."

Manager Ryan Lowe added: "I'm really pleased Whitey's committed his future to the football club.

"We've been in discussions for a little while because we wanted to make sure the deal was right for both parties, and we're all obviously pleased with the outcome.

"He's shown his footballing credentials here in the past few years with the quality he possesses and by leading the team on several occasions.

"He's a talented player who we feel can keep developing and help us in the next few years."