Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony has signed a new one-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2018.
Bony, 25, is the club's record signing -- at 12 million pounds -- and scored 25 goals in his first season following his switch from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem before netting four times in 11 league games this campaign.
BREAKING: Wilfried Bony signs one-year contract extension - http://t.co/FxedWI212i #swans pic.twitter.com/YHu7Q4rY4l
- Swansea City FC (@SwansOfficial) November 19, 2014
"It's great news for the club," said Swansea boss Garry Monk. "I've spoken a lot about what Bony has brought to the club not just on the pitch but off it as well.
"These types of players are ones that we do our best to keep at the club for a long time. But it's also important that we see commitment from that player towards the club, his team-mates and the fans.
"Bony has shown that he is very committed to this club by signing an extension here. When we talk about the future and progressing it can't be just talk -- there has to be commitment from myself, the players and the club.
"Bony has bought into the direction the club wants to take. He is a big player for us so to tie down his future is fantastic news for everyone connected with the club.
"I'm sure the fans will be more than happy with the extension. For them to see a big player, who they have a lot of affection for, tie down his future with their club is something they will thoroughly enjoy hearing about."