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Van Hecke pens new Brighton deal
Jan Paul van Hecke has signed a new contract with Brighton that runs until June 2027.The centre-back has made 17 appearances so far this season, with the 23-year-old initially joining the club in September 2020.
Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi said: “I’m very happy for the new contract of JP. He deserves it. He’s becoming a great, great player.”
Technical director David Weir added: “JP is a key player for us, putting in consistent performances and dealing with the demands of Thursday-Sunday football.
“He’s not only a great player and person, but has trusted the plan we had in place for him on arrival and now we are all reaping the benefits.”