Huddersfield Town announce new long-term contract for player of the year Lee Nicholls

Reigning Huddersfield Town player of the year Lee Nicholls has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract that will run until at least 2026, with the club holding the option to extend it by a further year.

The 29-year-old goalkeeper arrived as a free agent last summer after his contract at Milton Keynes Dons expired and he immediately established himself as a key figure in Carlos Corberan’s side. Nicholls kept 19 clean sheets in 46 league appearances on his way to claiming his place in the EFL and PFA Championship teams of the season.

That excellent form has now been rewarded with a new deal, following on from a similar move with winger Sorba Thomas earlier this summer after the Welsh international enjoyed a breakthrough season at the John Smith’s Stadium. Nicholls’ previous contract had been set to expire at the end of the upcoming 2022/23 season.

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Town head of football operations Leigh Bromby said: “This deal is fantastic news for both the club and Lee, and 100% the deserved result of his performances last season. He is the type of character that we want in our environment both on and off the field, and he became a key member of the dressing room in what was an extremely impressive first season.

“Having signed a two-year contract when he arrived, the length of this extension shows how mutual that happiness is and keeps a cornerstone member of our squad with us long-term.”

Head of goalkeeping Paul Clements said: “I’m delighted for Lee. He’s come on so much both on and off the pitch since joining us, and he thoroughly deserves this extension. I’m delighted for the club too, because this is a sign of what we’re