Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers pens five-year deal with Bournemouth

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers has signed a five-year deal to stay with Bournemouth until the summer of 2027.

The 23-year-old established himself as the Cherries' number one last term as Scott Parker’s side won promotion to the Premier League.

After making his international debut in 2019 against Bulgaria, his last outing for the Boys in Green was in a 3-2 World Cup qualifier defeat to Serbia in March of last year after slipping down the pecking order behind Gavin Bazunu and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Travers started 45 of Bournemouth’s 46 league games last season and kept 20 clean sheets to win the Sky Bet Championship’s Golden Glove award.

"Last season was brilliant," Travers said. "It was my first real run of games in a full season and that was great to do to get the games under my belt.

"I grew in confidence every game and tried to repay the manager for trusting me and showing faith in me at the start of the season."

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said the club was delighted to secure his service on a long-term deal.

"Last season he was a key part of the club’s promotion to the Premier League and has continued his impressive growth and development.

"As a club, we’re pleased to provide a pathway for our academy players and Mark is a great example of not only the high standard of coaching across the club but of him having the mentality to take his opportunities when they’ve arisen.

"Hopefully Mark can continue to flourish and keep up his impressive progression in the Premier League."

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