Notts County has confirmed that Cal Roberts is expected to remain at the club until the 2022/23 season after agreeing a new contract extension.
The 23-year-old has impressed for the magpiesβ putting together impressive performances and, is excited about the future after putting pen-to-paper on his new deal.
Since arriving at Meadow Lane, the young winger has become a very popular within the Notts faithful and, manager Neal Ardley has been keen to extend Roberts existing deal.
Ardley said via the clubsβ official site; βThis gives Cal the knowledge that heβs committed here and that he can focus on helping this club get into the leagues above, You have to protect the asset and at the same time make the player feel like heβs part of a longer-term project.
βPut the two together and thatβs where we are. If he does attract interest from elsewhere, the clubβs in a strong position.
Adding further, βtalk to Cal all the time about how we can give him the tools to be able to do what he does at a high level. The one thing I remind him of is that Premier League and Championship players are super-fit, super-fast and super-athletic β you canβt rest on your laurels because youβre doing well at the lower levels.β
Roberts who has been out of action due to a calf strain has returned to training, took the time to thank the club for their faith into allowing him to do what he has on the pitch.
He said: βFirstly, Iβd like to thank the club for repaying me for what Iβve done on the pitch. Like I said when I first came, if I work hard Iβll get the rewards β and Iβve been rewarded with a new contract, so Iβm really happy about that.
βComing here was a no-brainer and signing a new contract is a no-brainer again. The clubβs going in the right direction and itβs a great place to be at the minute.
βThe gaffer and the lads are brilliant and I enjoy training every day, now we just want to get back to our best after the COVID break.β
On social media, Roberts also took time to tweet βDelighted to be staying till 2023, hopefully see you fans back at Meadow Lane soonβ.
The extension shows planning on behalf of the football club, highlighting the stars of Notts County will gain new deals for their positive performances on the pitch.
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