• Premier League

Lee extends his Bolton stay

ESPNsoccernet staff
November 25, 2010
Lee Chung-Yong has impressed at Bolton under Owen Coyle © Getty Images
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Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at the Reebok Stadium until 2013.

Lee has emerged as one of Bolton's most important players this season and has been instrumental in the Trotters' ascent to fifth in the Premier League, producing a series of sparkling displays in midfield.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted he was delighted to have convinced the South Korea international to pen a new deal with the club, after revealing the news on Thursday.

"We have signed Lee on a contract extension," Coyle said. "It is great news for the club that such a talented player will be here for a long time.''

Lee follows in the footsteps of team-mates Fabrice Muamba, Stuart Holden and Danny Ward in signing a contract extension and Coyle, who arrived in January from Burnley, believes the future is looking ever brighter at the club.

"These extensions show we are looking to build a club," Coyle said. "I am very forward thinking in trying to improve and help these young players on our journey.

"With the talent he has Lee is getting better day by day and I am thrilled he has signed up. What I am wary of is we do not burn him out as he has played two years without a break. He managed to have three weeks off after the World Cup that's all.''

Lee, who arrived from FC Seoul last summer, has started all 14 league games this season and weighed in with two goals.

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