United States men’s national team defender Tim Ream has extended his contract with Fulham. The central defender was about to enter the last months of his old contract. However, a new deal binds Ream to West London for the summer of 2024.
Ream says the new extension was an ‘easy call’
“I feel better than ever, as confident as ever,” Ream proclaimed. “Extending it another 12 months to 2024 is a proud moment for me and my family. I am happy to continue this path with the Club, the fans and all the boys in the dressing room”.
“It was an easy decision for me,” the defender continued. “Obviously I have a young family that is very established, and I am very established on the pitch, established in the locker room and with this group, the sky is the limit.”
“It’s such a good group of guys, a wonderful club. The connection with the fans is stronger than ever right now. A no-brainer for me.”
American Tim Ream wins Fulham contract extension
Ream is currently having a solid season with Fulham. In fact, he has started every Premier League game so far this season. A mainstay in central defence, Ream has helped Fulham to eighth in the current standings. This is particularly impressive considering that the club was competing in the Championship last season.
Fulham head coach Marco Silva was delighted to extend Ream’s contract. “It’s been an incredible year for him, collectively for us as a football club, and for him as an individual, it’s been fantastic,” Silva said. “He is a great professional, a very good player, a very important player for me, a player who is leading by example.”
The deal was announced shortly after the defender scored his first Premier League goal on Monday. Ream was one of the team’s star players as Fulham defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 that night. Fulham and their vice-captain will host Southampton on New Year’s Eve.
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