'Great player' - Former Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers star commits future to Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion keeper Jason Steele has further committed his future to the club, having signed a new extended contract that runs until June 2026.
Mark Dunford
By Mark Dunford
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 09:00 BST
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Men’s first-team head coach Roberto De Zerbi said, “I’m very pleased for Jason. He’s a great player.” Technical director David Weir added, “Jason is key player for us, on and off the pitch. His attitude, leadership and what he brings to this club every day has been a massive part of our progress throughout his time here.

“I am thrilled that his loyalty and patience is now paying off, and that we have extended his stay with us through until at least June 2026.”

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The former Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland keeper has made 39 appearances for the club, keeping 14 clean sheets in the process.

Jason Steele celebrates after Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Ajax at American Express Community Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)Jason Steele celebrates after Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Ajax at American Express Community Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Jason Steele celebrates after Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Ajax at American Express Community Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Jason made his Albion debut in an Emirates FA Cup third round tie at AFC Bournemouth in January 2019, and made his Premier League debut at Villa Park in November 2021.

Having been a key member of the squad, and respected senior player for Albion for four-and-a-half seasons, Roberto saw his strengths and promoted him as his regular keeper for the second half of the 2022/23 season.

He excelled and made 15 Premier League appearances as we secured our best top-tier finish of sixth, as well as qualifying for European competition for the first time.

This season he has played nine times across all competitions, alongside summer arrival Bart Verbruggen.

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