Burton Albion’s Nigerian-born youngster, Lucas Akins says he is happy to extend his contract with the club.
Sports247.ng reports that the new deal comes after his exploits with the club in the Carabao Cup, where he put up spirited efforts, despite a huge defeat by Manchester City.
Akins has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal that keeps him at the club until June 2021.
The 29-year-old striker said extending his stay at the Pirelli Stadium was an easy decision.
Akins said: “It’s a good day for myself and hopefully the club as well. I’m really happy and I’m enjoying my football.
“I’m thankful to the manager, the coaching staff, the players and the chairman for giving me the opportunity to extend my stay and it wasn’t a hard decision at all.
“The fans have been really good to me – I really enjoy playing in front of them and really appreciate the support they give me and all the boys as well. It’s a really special place.”
The Brewers manager, Nigel Clough admitted their League Cup exploits, which got the club into their first semi-final against City, were pivotal in securing a new deal for Akins, who was crowned Player of the Year by Burton fans and players last season.
Clough disclosed: “I’m not sure we would have been able to keep him without the Carabao Cup run. But the chairman has agreed to invest a little bit of that money in securing him.
“He has been as responsible as anyone for the success the club has had in the last five years. He will go down as one of the best signings this club has ever made and character-wise you couldn’t ask for better.”
