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CONFIRMED: Spurs tie Ryan Mason down to long-term deal
TOTTENHAM midfielder Ryan Mason has put pen to paper on a new five-and-a-half-year deal at White Hart Lane.
Ryan Mason signs new deal at Tottenham until 2020
Hopefully I can keep progressing and stay at the club longer than the contract
The 23-year-old - product of the Spurs academy - has become a first-team regular since the arrival of Maurcio Pochettino as head coach.
Mason had been loaned out five times since making his debut in 2008, but has made 18 appearances this term.
And the central midfielder has been rewarded for his fine form with a contract until 2020.
"I'm buzzing about it," Mason said. "I'm delighted and I can't wait to crack on now.
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"I appreciate the length of the contract shows a lot of faith in me and hopefully I can keep progressing and stay at the club longer than the contract.
"I've worked hard, a lot of work over the years has gone into what has happened this season and this time I've a manager who has faith in me and stuck me in.
"It's been a long road but I'm delighted to be in the side and hopefully I'll stay in there as long as I possibly can.
"I can't stress enough the faith the gaffer has put in me and hopefully I can carry on repaying him and continue to put in good performances for this club."