Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has signed a new multi-year contract.
The 25-year-old has been at the Gypsies for three years and earned call-ups to the Republic of Ireland senior squad under both Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kenny.
He has been out of action since June when he suffered a shoulder injury in Ireland camp.
However, Bohs have ended any speculation about Tabot's future by tying him down for the next few seasons.
"James is the best goalkeeper in Ireland and he has been a huge loss to the team this year through injury," said boss Declan Devine.
"When you’re a manager coming to a new club, you want to keep your best players, so to have James committing his future to the club is something that I am really looking forward to.
"My first two signings for next season - Keith Buckley and James - are two Bohs stalwarts; people who I believe can drive us on to success.
"I look at James and what I see is everything I want as a person and as a player. His affiliation to the club and how much the fans hold him in high esteem means everything.
"In terms of building for the future, and bringing in other players of James’ calibre, keeping him and bringing Bucko back, is a sign of intent in terms of what I want to build here."
Talbot admitted it had been a disappointing year for him perosnally and the club but has his sights set on a big 2023.
"I am over the moon to re-sign," he said.
"I am humbled to be offered another great opportunity to stay at such a club that I hold dearly to me. This club has provided me with countless opportunities which I am thankful for.
"I had considered travelling assisted by football and that is something I might do in the future, but the club going properly full-time next season is an exciting time to be
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