Southampton captain Jack Stephens said he is "grateful" to the Saints for offering him a new three-year deal to extend his stay at St Mary's.
The defender signed the new contract in July, and he could potentially reach 17 years as a Southampton player after joining the under-21s from Plymouth Argyle in 2011.
In the ever-changing world of football, it is a milestone that Stephens takes pride in.
"I have always been vocal about how proud I am to play for this football club and that will always be the case. I am very grateful to the club for offering me that contract," he told BBC Radio Solent.