BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie remains at Premier League club bournemouth.
Christie, 31, has signed a three-year contract extension until the 2028-29 season, Bournemouth announced on Saturday ahead of their opening game against Scotland. world cup.
Tiago Pinto, the club’s director of football operations, said: “Ryan has made a very important contribution to the football club since he arrived here and we are delighted that he has signed a new contract.” “He is an important part of the dressing room leadership group and has consistently demonstrated his value to the team through performance, experience and dedication.”
Christie has made 177 appearances for Bournemouth in all competitions since joining from Celtic in August 2021, scoring 10 goals and setting up a further 17 goals.
Last season, Christie made 26 appearances in the Premier League, scoring against Crystal Palace and Manchester United, helping Bournemouth to a sixth-place finish. This was the best result ever and was enough to qualify for the first European competition.
“With the World Cup coming up, we felt it was the perfect time to sign before we leave for it. We can now fully focus on the future,” Christie said in the team’s announcement.
Scotland return to World Cup After 28 yearswill play Haiti on Saturday night in Massachusetts.
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