Fulham hand Tim Ream new deal after scoring first Premier League goal

United States defender Tim Ream signed a contract extension with Fulham on Monday, the Premier League aspect introduced, which ties the 35-year-old Ream to the membership by the 2023-24 season.

The announcement comes on the identical day that Ream scored his first profession Premier League goal in a 3-0 Boxing Day win over Crystal Palace.

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“I feel the best I’ve ever felt, as confident as I’ve ever been,” Ream instructed FFCTV after the sport. “To extend it another 12 months into 2024 is a proud moment for myself and my family.

“I’m completely happy to proceed on this journey with the Club, the followers and all the blokes within the altering room.”

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Ream has been with Fulham since 2015. The club earned promotion after winning the championship last season, and it currently sits eighth in the Premier League on 22 points.

“Since he joined the squad in 2015, Tim has been a dependable drive on the coronary heart of the defence,” Fulham executive Tony Khan said. “Through his arduous work and his dedication, he is change into a favorite of our supporters — and on matchdays, they collectively exclaim, ‘REAM!’ to rejoice his frequent contributions.

“I’m delighted that Tim will be with us for at least one additional season, and we are all very grateful for his contribution to the team.”

Ream has been enjoying among the greatest soccer of his profession, and he was one of many prime gamers for the United States in Qatar, the place he performed all 4 World Cup video games for the Americans.

That sturdy play has continued along with his membership, incomes him excessive reward from Cottagers coach Marco Silva.

“It’s been an unbelievable year for him — collectively for us as a football club, and for him as an individual, he’s been fantastic,” Silva stated. “He’s a great professional, a very good player, a really important player for me, a player that is leading by example.”