BRIGHTON have signed Lewis Dunk, Shane Duffy and Anthony Knockaert on new long-term deals.
Defender Dunk and French winger Knockaert, both 25, have penned five-year contracts with the newly-promoted Seagulls to keep them at the club until June 2022.
Republic of Ireland defender Duffy, also 25, has committed to a four-year deal.
Said boss Chris Hughton: “Lewis, Shane and Anthony were key members of our promotion-winning side last season.
“I fully expect them to be important members of the team once again this season.
“They’re relishing the step up to the new level and they each have the capability to perform and excel in the Premier League.
“They have certainly earned these new deals with their performances on the pitch.
“It’s been a really straightforward process getting everything completed and I’m absolutely delighted that three key members of the squad have committed their futures.”
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Dunk was born in Brighton and his deal means he will have been a professional with the club for 10 years when it ends.
He and Duffy have established an enviable partnership at the heart of the Seagulls’ defence over the past year.
Duffy was Albion's record signing last August when they bought him from Blackburn Rovers for around £4 million.
But that figure has been beaten three times this summer with the captures of Mathew Ryan, Davy Propper and Jose Izquierdo.
Knockaert has netted 20 goals in 65 league games since returning to England from Standard Liege 18 months ago.
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Brighton go to his old club Leicester on Saturday having lost their opening Premier League fixture 2-0 at home to Manchester City.
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