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14-05-2020 | 16:01 Football
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Premier League confirm contract extension decision for Leicester City

The Premier League has confirmed that players nearing the end of their contracts will be given the chance to secure extensions till the end of the 2019/20 season. Football games have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, which arose concerns over the players who see their contracts expire on June 30. Now the Premier League is eager to return in mid-June and the players could sign a new deal should both sides agree on an extension. A statement read: "At Monday's Shareholders' meeting, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to be allowed to renegotiate and enter into short term contract extensions with players whose deals are due to expire on 30 June of this year. As the UK Government indicated on Monday its willingness for live sport to return behind closed doors from 1 June, the Premier League is exploring paths to resuming the 2019/20 season after this date. Clubs were concerned over expiring player contracts and registration issues posed by the potential of the 2019/20 season extending beyond 30 June. So, it was agreed by all Shareholders that clubs and players can mutually agree to extend their contracts beyond 30 June until the end of the season. Richard Masters, the Premier League Chief Executive, said: "What we decided today is to ensure as far as possible that clubs complete the season with the same squad they had available prior to the suspension of the campaign. "Players can extend their contracts beyond 30 June until the end of the season, but it must be agreed by both parties." Clubs and players will now have until 23 June to agree extensions."" This decision may impact on Leicester City players Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bennett, Christian Fuchs, Wes Morgan and Eldin Jakupovic, who could see their contract extended till the end of the campaign.
Source: Football London

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