Hirst signs new contract

[Bluemike]

Town striker George Hirst has signed a new contract which runs to the summer of 2029.

The 26-year-old joined the Blues on loan from Leicester in January 2023, helping the side to promotion from League One.

Then the following summer, having made it clear he only wanted to move to Town, he joined on a permanent basis, penning terms which ran to the summer of 2027, and was a key member of the team which won promotion to the Premier League.

“I’ve enjoyed every single day at the club since joining on loan two-and-a-half years ago and am really pleased to have signed a new deal,” Hirst told the club site.

“We have achieved so much as a team, group and club over the last few years and to be part of that going forward, and hopefully achieving even more, is really exciting for me.

“I feel like I have improved a lot as a player and a person during my time at the club and the aim for me now is to continue that over the next four years.”

Manager Kieran McKenna added: “We're very pleased George has decided to extend his stay at the club.

“George has had a big impact on the progression of the club over the last two-and-a-half-years, after initially joining us in League One.

“He adapted well when stepping up both to the Championship and to the Premier League and has made an impression in both leagues, while also playing international football for the first time.

“We feel he is developing really well and has a great opportunity to keep pushing on, so we’re delighted he has signed a new deal.”

Overall, Hirst, who won his first Scotland caps during 2024/25, has made 47 starts and 33 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring 19 goals.

Hirst is the second first-team player to have committed his future to Town this summer, defender Dara O’Shea having extended his deal to the summer of 2030.

Relax Liz, your fears can be put to bed, he's going nowhere lol.

[hallamblue]

I'm SO happy with this .... i think hes going to have a good season for us

[EveryoneKnowsaDave]

Hes sooo much more than goals scored, he allows the whole team to play their game imo.

Not even really fussed about Delap departing. Better goal scorer perhaps, but George is what we need with our number 10's system.

[hallamblue]

WORD ^^^^

[Steve and Jo]

Such great news

Only concern is hoping his injuries have cleared up