George Nurse: Injured Shrewsbury Town wing-back signs new deal

George Nurse suffered the first of his two ACL injuries in October 2022

Injured Shrewsbury Town defender George Nurse has signed a new deal with the League One club, even though he might not kick another ball this season.

The 24-year-old wing-back is out with the second of two anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries - but he has put pen to paper on a two-year contract.

"It's been a tough couple of seasons so to cement myself here for a few more years is fantastic," he said.

"This contract is a reward for all his hard work," added boss Matt Taylor.

"It shows just how much we value him. It shows as a football club we are committed to doing the right thing.

"The one thing we knew would happen with George is that he was going to be tested mentally because it's the second time he's had the injury. But he's been really resolute and every day at the training ground he has got a smile on his face."

Shrewsbury have also confirmed that they have ended wing-back Elliot Thorpe's loan from Premier League side Luton Town because of the recurrence of a back injury.

Town, who face an FA Cup third-round derby tie at home to big-spending League Two side Wrexham this Sunday, are 13th in League One.