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Bournemouth defender Steve Cook signs new four-year contract following a stellar season for the Cherries

Bournemouth centre-back Steve Cook has been rewarded with a new four-year deal after an impressive campaign for the Cherries.

The 26-year-old had been linked with a summer move, with reports of interest from clubs including Everton, but he has committed himself to the club he joined from Brighton almost six years ago.

Cook played every minute of Bournemouth's Premier League campaign as Eddie Howe's team finished ninth in the table, and league statistics show he made more defensive clearances - 352 - than any other player in the division.

Steve Cook made more defensive clearances than any other player in the Premier League - 352
Steve Cook made more defensive clearances than any other player in the Premier League - 352

He said of his decision to commit: 'It has always been my plan to stay here as long as possible, so to be given the chance to do that is really pleasing.