West Ham defender James Collins has declared he wants to play out his career with the Irons.
Collins, who will make his 200th appearance in all competitions for the Hammers if he lines up against Manchester United at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign, proved last season that he remains as committed and reliable as ever at the heart of Slaven Bilic's defence.
“To think I've been a part of this Club for nearly ten years now is incredible," he told whufc.com. “It's been a major part of my life – I met my wife here, so my family are from the area, and I'm a very lucky boy to have been at such a good club for so long. And hopefully it can continue.
“I'd love to finish my career here. I'm 33 now, but I felt at the end of last season that I was playing as well as I ever have.
“I've come back for preseason fit, I'm lucky that I haven't had any really major injuries in my career, and I feel really good.
“I'm going into the last year of my contract, but I believe there is a lot of football left in me at this level and I'd love to stay here for years to come."
Source: tribalfootball.com