Joe Allen agrees new deal to remain with Swansea City

Swansea City midfielder Joe Allen has agreed a new contract to extend his time with the club through to the end of June 2025.

The former Wales international, 34, will pen a one-year deal, with his previous contract due to expire this summer.

His agreement follows on from Kyle Naughto committing his future to Swansea City for another season.

Allen, who rejoined the Swans in 2022 after a decade away from his boyhood club, produced an excellent run of form following Luke Williams’ appointment as head coach in January 2024.

During that time, Allen passed 200 appearances in Swansea colours, and was an influential figure in wins over the likes of Sunderland and Cardiff City before a foot injury ended his season.

“I love talking about Joe," Swans boss Williams said during the closing stages of last season.

"He is incredible and a true Jack. His play is so smooth, and he reads the game so well and is another player that has sacrificed everything he has for the team.

“I am very lucky I get the chance to work with him.”

Having first joined the club at the age of 10, Allen progressed through the Swansea pathway to reach the first team, making his league debut against Blackpool on the final day of the 2006-07 season.

He went on to help the club secure promotion to the Premier League and establish themselves in the top-flight before making a move to Liverpool in 2012.

Allen would go on to make 132 appearances for the Anfield club, scoring seven goals.

He joined Stoke City following his outstanding performances for Wales at Euro 2016, which saw him named in the Uefa team of the tournament.

He spent six seasons with the Potters, during which he took on the club captaincy, making 221 appearances and scoring 20 goals.

Allen won 74 caps for Wales across a 13-year international career, helping the Dragons reach three major finals and scoring two goals.