Tim Ream has signed a contract extension with Fulham, which will see him remain with the club until the summer of 2025.
The 36 year-old defender will have spent ten years at Craven Cottage should he see out the new deal, having signed from Bolton Wanderers in August 2015. Ream, currently recovering from a calf injury, has made fifteen appearances this season and became the first Fulham player since Simon Morgan to make 300 appearances for the Whites in September’s home victory over Sheffield United.
The American international told FFCTV tonight:
“It’s nice to get this done. To be somewhere for as long as I have, it takes a lot of hard work. To be able to say you are looking at being at a place like this for ten years is not something that happens very often these days. To be someone who has that opportunity is a great feeling. It fills me with pride to continue to adapt, to continue this rollercoaster that is football.”
Nothing against Tim ,but you can’t Adam and Eve it, giving a 36+ year old a 1 year extension. So he’s the future and ambition of this Club. Next we will be giving TC a 5 year extension . Joke
I am fine with a one yr extention,but he should be a back up to Bassey from now on !!.He could be a solid back up playing around 30 minutes a game !!
I think this is good news and an indication that the club is prepared to reward loyal service. Tim, maybe past his best, but he has been a great servant to the club and I’m sure can continue to contribute , more off the pitch than on it. Really pleased.
Pi$$ off Martin, he’s clearly valued at the club for his work ethic and leadership. Not every decision has to be about first team issues
He’ll certainly be needed this January (and maybe February too) when we lose Bassey to AFCOM. Which is why I don’t think we’ll sell Tosin in January.
Just wish the latter would be prepared to stay. Presumably he fancies moving to the Cote d’Azur.
I love the fact that lack of information doesn’t prevent people having an opinion. Tim’s done wonderfully well for us for nearly ten years and last season was arguably his best. The club knows his fitness levels and whether he can cope with another year – we don’t. This will be a considered judgement made by people who know their business.