Sonny Cox: Teenage Exeter striker extends stay with club
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Number nine Sonny Cox has played in 17 League One games for Exeter since returning from a loan spell with Yeovil in December
Exeter City striker Sonny Cox has signed a new deal to stay with the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.
The 19-year-old came through the Grecians' academy and has made 51 appearances for the League One club.
He spent two months on loan with National League South side Yeovil earlier this season and has scored three goals since returning to Exeter in December.
Cox said it was "great" to sign a new deal as Exeter was his "boyhood club".
"I have played here since I was six and it's always been my dream to play for Exeter and to sign a new contract.
"I feel like I've come back from my loan at Yeovil Town and have made an impact so I've just got to keep working hard," he added.
Cox has long been highly rated by Exeter manager Gary Caldwell who has been conscious over his development.
"We are absolutely delighted to get this done as Sonny is someone with massive potential," Caldwell said.
"He has had a huge impact on the the first team as he stepped up when he was needed and scored some important goals for us.
"His performances in that number nine role have been quality and offering the new deal is something that is testament to how he has performed this season," he added.