The Swans were given some excellent news yesterday when it was confirmed that Lukasz Fabianski had signed a new contract with the Swans following on from his brilliant debut season last time around.

Fabianski was written off by some when he arrived at the club last summer from Arsenal but the Big Pole soon proved any of the doubters wrong and was one of the outstanding performers of last season not just at the Swans but in the Premier League as a whole.

But he proved himself to be an inspirational signing and a string of clean sheets and incredible saves made him a firm favourite with the club which went a long way to earning him a new contract.

Monk signed a second goalkeeper this summer with the arrival at the club of Kristoffer Nordfeldt as competition for Fabianski and it would have been just a big a boost to see Fab sign his new contract as it would have been to complete any of the four signings we have made this summer.

“Lukasz has been fantastic,” Monk acknowledged.

“He had a great season last year. I’m sure he’d agree that was probably the best of his career.

“He did exceptionally well so the club have decided to reward him with a contract, which is deserved.

“He was linked to other sides, but it shows how committed he is to what’s happening here and how much he enjoys it.

“From the club’s point of view they have to look after their assets because they’re worth a lot of money.

“We have to protect ourselves, but players sign contract extensions because they’ve earned them. It works both ways.

“It’s great to have Lukasz here and we’ll look forward to the new season.”

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