JASON KNIGHT HAS committed his future to Derby County by signing a new contract that ties him to the Championship club until 2023.
The 18-year-old midfielder has been rewarded for a breakout season at Pride Park, which has seen him make 18 senior appearances.
“The last year or so has been amazing for myself personally and to top it off with a new contract is amazing,” said Knight, who made his first-team debut as a substitute against Huddersfield Town on the opening day of the season. “The club has a lot of faith in the youngsters coming through and that’s exciting.”
Knight has started in each of Derby County’s last eight fixtures in the Championship. The Dubliner also chipped in with three goals recently, scoring twice in the 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic, as well as finding the net in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough.
He added: “The manager has trusted a number of the younger players in some important games and when you step out on the pitch you just want to repay the faith that he has shown in you.”
Fellow academy graduate Morgan Whittaker has also had his contract extended by the Rams, who sit in 15th place in the Championship ahead of Friday night’s meeting with League Two side Northampton Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Comments are closed