James Tomkins and Christian Benteke have extended their contracts with Crystal Palace.
Tomkins’ new deal will see him remain with the Selhurst Park outfit until the end of the 2021/22 season, whilst Benteke’s will remain until the end of the next campaign.
Benteke joined Palace from Liverpool for a fee of £27million in the summer of 2016 and has made 98 appearances for the Eagles, scoring 21 goals.
The Belgian international has had a torrid time with injury since his move and as a result his form has suffered scoring just one league goal last season and zero so far this term.
The 28-year-old is hopeful he can repay the faith shown in him from Roy Hodgson and the Palace board.
“I am very happy to have reached an agreement to extend my contract with Palace for another year.
"The team have started the season really well and there is a lot to be positive about.
"I am more committed than ever to repaying the faith that the chairman, manager and our amazing fans have shown in me.”
Defender Tomkins joined the Eagles in the same window as Benteke and has ammased 87 appearances in that time.
Last season the former West Ham man established himself alongside Mamadou Sakho at the heart of Roy Hodgson's defence but a groin injury has seen him sidelined since April.
“I’m now in my fourth season and I’ve really enjoyed my time at Palace," he said.
"I’m excited about the future here and didn’t hesitate to commit myself to the club for an additional two years.
"It’s been great to be part of this team and to have the support of the chairman, manager and staff.”
Fans View
Palace fans made their feelings known on social media of what they thought of the news.
Cannot understand why Benteke has been given a new contract. Only reason I can think is to increase his sell on value. Ridiculous decision #cpfc
— Sean (@SPHselhurst) October 17, 2019
Don’t really agree with Benteke getting a new contract given his poor form over last 2 and a bit seasons, but would be foolish to let him leave for nothing and same people moaning would call him a mercenary if he let his contract run down before signing for another team #cpfc
— Ed Taylor (@ejtaylor8) October 17, 2019
Benteke getting a contract extension has ruined my week. Hope he proves wrong and finds the fucking goal for once #CPFC
— TJ (@imTeeeJ) October 17, 2019
Who the hell is Christian Benteke’s agent? Plato? Aristotle? Einstein? #CPFC
— Nick Gee (@nickgee1000) October 17, 2019
Time to hand Brexit negotiations over to the genius who just got Benteke a contract extension. We’ll end up with Denmark and a new car each #CPFC
— Kevin Hunter Day (@kevinhunterday) October 17, 2019
Forget Boris Johnson.
— Footy Feels (@FootyFeels) October 17, 2019
Christian Benteke’s agent should be leading the Brexit negotiations. 👏🏽#DealOfTheDay | #Brexit | #CPFC https://t.co/UeKPtB9gXZ
Christian Benteke has signed a one-year contract extension with Crystal Palace, which means he has the greatest agent in Europe. #cpfc https://t.co/XONMGLXPM9
— Banter FC (@BanterFC5) October 17, 2019
4 goals in his last 54! Someone tell me how this is justifiable? Have nothing against Benteke but, unless he's taken a massive pay cut, I just clearly don't understand this decision. #cpfc #benteke #epl https://t.co/FeQgChkaM6
— Alex Waite (@AD_Waite) October 17, 2019
We won’t hold onto Jordan Ayew once he’s won the ballon d’or this season so Benteke contract extension makes sense... #cpfc
— Matt Burrows (@MattyBurrows1) October 17, 2019
Trying to work out how Benteke has got a contract extension at Palace #CPFC #Benteke pic.twitter.com/OghEzwDuGv
— Richard Lavender (@Lavender_901) October 17, 2019
Benteke contract extension #CPFC pic.twitter.com/qyGkwVYdHu
— Dann (@palacedann) October 17, 2019
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