Doyle pens Wolves extension

Wolverhampton striker Kevin Doyle has signed a new four-year deal with the English Premier League club, keeping him at Molineux until 2015.

Doyle became Wolves’ record signing when he signed from Championship side Reading in 2009, and has scored 18 goals in 74 appearances for the club.

The 28-year-old’s future had been under the media spotlight over the summer, when reports suggested both Arsenal and Italian giants Juventus were chasing his signature.

However, Doyle has revealed his future was never in question and that he talked to manager Mick McCarthy on the first day of pre-season about an extended deal.

“I’m delighted to have signed the new contract,” he told the club’s official website.

“It’s something we’ve talked about for a while and to be honest it’s been agreed for a while between myself and the manager and it was just a case of everything getting it all sorted.”

“I don’t really think there was anything in the speculation this summer.”

“I’d actually spoken to the gaffer on the very first day of pre-season when we talked about this contract and I was keen to get it done. I am very happy here and am just looking forward to carrying on with the season.”

McCarthy expressed his delight at securing the signature of his frontman.

“It’s great news that Kevin has signed the new contract and his future is now secured for another four years.”

“He has been a key player for us in maintaining our Premier League status over the last two seasons when he has made a major contribution.”

“From day one when he arrived he settled at the club and has been the consummate professional in the way he plays and also conducts himself off the pitch.”

“He remains a big part of what we are trying to achieve here, and we are delighted that he has agreed to extend his stay.”