Oxford United captain John Mousinho has signed a new one year deal with the club, with the option to extend. The 34-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire today.
The defender has made 120 appearances since arriving from Burton Albion in 2017. Although he had plans to move into coaching, the defender is excited about another season on the pitch.
While coaching is something Mousinho is hoping to move into, he is equally as excited to be back on the pitch.
Speaking to the Oxford Mail, he said: “It gives me another year in football and takes me to 35. That’s incredible, I don’t really feel it but I’m delighted to sign.
“I came here three years ago and we had a tricky two years but this season has been absolutely brilliant. In all honesty, it’s where I’d like to be for the long term as well.
“I’ve talked to the club and everyone behind the scenes about staying beyond playing and there seems to be a lot of positive vibes.
“This was the first step to taking that and cements myself at a club I’ve really enjoyed being at, it’s local for me and it’s a great place to be.”
For manager Karl Robinson, finalising deal before the clubs trip to Portsmouth on Friday was crucial. The manager was also surprised just how well he had played over the course of the season, which included 33 appearances.
Robinson said: “For us having his personality in the building is incredible. It’s not always what you do on the pitch, it’s the experience you have and the way you speak to people.
“It’s great news to have him back for next season, we’ve been trying to get that done over the last few weeks.”
