Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney has extended his contract at the London club. The Cottagers have confirmed the news via their official Twitter handle:
According to the club’s official website, the new deal will keep Cairney at the club till 2021, with Fulham holding an option of extending the contract further by 12 months.
The news will come as a blow to Newcastle who were reportedly interested in signing the 26-year-old this summer.
Rafael Benitez is on the lookout for a solid central midfielder, and earmarked Cairney as a perfect fit for his side.