IRELAND INTERNATIONAL ALAN Judge has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Brentford.
The 28-year-old’s current deal with the Championship club expires in the summer but he has now committed himself to Brentford until the end of the 2018/19 season.
Judge hasn’t played this season after suffering a horrific double leg break last April but Brentford manager Dean Smith was keen to secure his services beyond this campaign.
The midfielder, who is close to a return to training, has attracted interest from Newcastle United among other clubs after his performances in the Championship last season.
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Judge scored 14 goals last term, as well as assisting 16, as he earned a place in the Championship team of the season while also winning the Brentford player of the year award.
“I am really pleased that Alan has committed his immediate future to us,” Smith said.
Judge made his Ireland debut against Switzerland in March 2015. Donall Farmer / INPHO
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“He has been an integral member of the squad since he joined and has played a massive part in the recent success of the Football Club.
“He is close to a full recovery from the terrible injury he suffered and we will certainly reap the benefits when he returns to the standards he was setting in the Championship prior to the injury, which earned him his first full international cap and plaudits from managers and peers from within the Championship.
24 - No player has provided more @SkyBetChamp assists since August 2014 than Alan Judge , even though he is yet to play this season. Order.
Irish international Judge ends speculation over future by committing to Brentford
IRELAND INTERNATIONAL ALAN Judge has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Brentford.
The 28-year-old’s current deal with the Championship club expires in the summer but he has now committed himself to Brentford until the end of the 2018/19 season.
Judge hasn’t played this season after suffering a horrific double leg break last April but Brentford manager Dean Smith was keen to secure his services beyond this campaign.
The midfielder, who is close to a return to training, has attracted interest from Newcastle United among other clubs after his performances in the Championship last season.
Judge scored 14 goals last term, as well as assisting 16, as he earned a place in the Championship team of the season while also winning the Brentford player of the year award.
“I am really pleased that Alan has committed his immediate future to us,” Smith said.
“He has been an integral member of the squad since he joined and has played a massive part in the recent success of the Football Club.
“He is close to a full recovery from the terrible injury he suffered and we will certainly reap the benefits when he returns to the standards he was setting in the Championship prior to the injury, which earned him his first full international cap and plaudits from managers and peers from within the Championship.
“It is a great boost to the staff, the squad and supporters that his future remains at Brentford.”
Judge made his Ireland debut in the friendly against Switzerland last March.
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