Town skipper Sam Morsy has signed a new contract with the Blues, extending his stay with the Blues to the summer of 2026.

Morsy, 32, was due to be out of contract next summer, his initial deal signed when the Egypt international joined Town from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2021 having been automatically increased by a year after the Blues’ promotion from League One.

“To extend my stay at this special club is something I’m really proud of,” Morsy told the club site.

“I’m going into my fourth season at the club now and we’ve had unprecedented success during the last two years, which is something I’m honoured to have been a part of.

“It’s great to feel the club and the manager’s commitment to me at such an exciting time for everyone, as we prepare for what is the biggest challenge of them all.

“My family love living in the area and the supporters have been really good to me during my time here, so I’m excited for what’s ahead as we continue this journey together.”

Manager Kieran McKenna added: “We are delighted Sam has extended his contract with the Club as we prepare to enter the Premier League.

“Anyone who has seen Sam play will know how consistent a performer he has been over a significant period of time, which has been vital in everything we have been able to achieve together over the last two seasons.

“The leadership he has shown has been key in building a strong culture, which underpins everything we do, and I know Sam is excited to now have the opportunity to test himself at the highest level of the game.”

Morsy has made 129 starts and two sub appearances for the Blues, scoring 10 goals.

Photo: ITFC/Matchday Images

victorysquad added 11:10 - Jul 31 Best captain we have had in years, by a country mile
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trevski_s added 11:12 - Jul 31 Excellent news, can see him now finishing his career with us
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Flight_of_Shefki added 11:12 - Jul 31 Yes! Our Skipper!
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ploughman added 11:13 - Jul 31 As important as McKenna’s signing. Just watch the yellow card count!
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bluelad7 added 11:16 - Jul 31 Fantastic news and as above agree just as important keeping Sammy here as was keeping Keiron here. Such a wonderful person and footballer. And a good looking skipper too!!
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Rsj13 added 11:27 - Jul 31 I wonder when he wasn't getting game time at Boro if he ever thought he'd be captaining a Premier League side...? Doubt it, but hell, he deserves it. This is great news.
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Lightningboy added 11:31 - Jul 31 Great news...wonder if he'll possibly be a future town manager...?
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Flamencaman added 11:37 - Jul 31 What a tremendous signing he’s been,nobody more important in years on the playing side
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bluewarrior added 11:40 - Jul 31 Can’t speak highly enough of him as a man and a player. The best thing Cook ever did for the club and to be fair to him he said at the time what a fantastic signing he would turn out to be.
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JPR77 added 11:43 - Jul 31 Gives everything and has never left anything on the pitch. Sam’s blood is blue so Fantastic news! I have every faith he’ll put his stamp on the PL - and a few opposition players! PR is his kingdom.
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Lion added 11:44 - Jul 31 Brilliant news, i farkin love this guy!
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johnwarksshorts added 11:50 - Jul 31 The glue that holds us together. Brilliant skipper. Well deserved new contract.
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wischip added 11:57 - Jul 31 A brilliant Captain. Never gives up until the final whistle.
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Tractorboy58 added 12:22 - Jul 31 Great captain and a real warrior of a player !
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Tractorboy58 added 12:23 - Jul 31 Great captain and a real warrior of a player !
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timkatieadamitfc added 12:29 - Jul 31 Great news this, top player
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Karlosfandangal added 12:32 - Jul 31 As exciting as any of the signings so far……excellent news……best captain we have had for a long time…..must be up there with Mills and Holland
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bringmeaKuqi added 13:01 - Jul 31 Absolutely our best captain in 20 years. Or at least since Holland and Magilton. A Boro friend of mine is absolutely baffled that he will be starting for us in the Prem, let alone captaining us and being our most important player on the pitch. Shows how little they thought of him up there. And how much the right club and the right manager can do to turn around a player's fortunes. Worth bearing in mind next time we're a little uncertain about a signing or hear bad reviews about a player from another club.

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Bazza8564 added 13:08 - Jul 31 Delighted with this, he deserves a good contract and I trust he will be well looked after financially as a result. unlike a lot of people though I remain unconvinced we will see as much of Sam this season as last. He is 32, it's an area of the field we are short on depth of quality and I can honestly see two coming in during this window.
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MichDavray added 13:25 - Jul 31 I like Morsey a lot and good news about his contract, but "we’ve had unprecedented success during the last two years"...? Not so sure about that.
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Karlosfandangal added 15:29 - Jul 31 Bringmeakuqi. How could I forget super Jim……
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leagueonescum added 16:42 - Jul 31 Happy days and pleased he's been shown the commitment he deserves.
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Linkboy13 added 17:07 - Jul 31 Quite simply we would not have got back to back promotions without him. He's going to be an important part of the club for years in a coaching role.
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Knightsy added 18:25 - Jul 31 Morsy's & McKenna's Men .....we're Premier League again
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One_Bobby_Petta added 18:47 - Jul 31 This is fantastic news, forget Omari, Davis et al. Sam Morsy has been the heartbeat of this team for the last few seasons. Without him we are average at best
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