Chris Basham says there's more to come from Sheffield United after signing new Blades deal

The Blades confirmed the news the morning after Basham was named the Blades’ players’ player and supporters’ player of the season.

The 32-year-old, who started every Premier League game last season for the Blades, has put pen to paper until the summer of 2022.

The defender had previously been linked with a move to Newcastle, but admitted: “I'm delighted the deal has been agreed and signed off. I'm looking forward to the future, working with the manager and helping pushing the club on further.

"We're all striving for the same thing, starting with the manager and throughout the club, we all have the same ambitions and same goals.

"There is a genuine togetherness within the group and obviously that makes you want to remain part of this journey, we certainly think there is much more to come.

"The club has backed us since day one and that has continued throughout our rise to the Premier League, now we are here we want to improve further and that is the focus ahead of returning for pre-season later this month."

After scooping both awards at United’s virtual awards ceremony on Friday night, Basham said: "I have loved being here for the last six or seven years, and long may it continue. Because I love being here.”

The former Blackpool man is approaching 300 appearances in the red and white of United, after joining when the Blades were in League One. He has helped Chris Wilder’s men to two promotions since.

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