It has been a big day for Jamie Donley, with the young midfielder heading out on loan to League One side Leyton Orient, and putting pen to paper on a new Spurs contract. Now, we know how long that new deal will last.
Four more years of Jamie Donley
Alasdair Gold revealed the news of Donley‘s situation on Thursday, August 15, tweeting that the Spurs youngster was set for a switch to Leyton Orient where he will get ‘plenty of minutes’. Gold also mentioned Donley was to be given a new contract with the Lilywhites.
Now, in an exchange on social media, Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has confirmed the contract has been agreed, and how long it will run for.
O’Keefe tweeted: “It’s already signed. New improved longer deal.” And, replying to a fan asking about the contract length, he added: “4 years. 2028.”
His previous deal ran to 2027, so the 19-year-old has added an extra year on his contract and earned himself better terms.
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Donley was a wanted man
After breaking into Tottenham’s first-team last season under Ange Postecoglou, Donley has continued to impress in pre-season. He even filled in at left-back with aplomb, despite being an attacking midfielder by trade.
It was revealed earlier this week that, instead of sticking around the senior squad this season, Donley would be given the chance to move out on loan and gain valuable experience (Standard).
Donley had previously been linked with a temporary move to Birmingham City, before the switch to Leyton Orient came through (Tom Barclay).
Spurs Web Opinion
Delighted for Donley to get this new deal and to seal an exciting loan move for the season.
He should be able to absolutely smash it in League One and I would assume he will start most weeks for Leyton Orient. I can’t wait to see how he gets on, and it’s good that we’ve locked him in for another year, too.