Kaikai and Bennett agree new Cambridge deals

A smiling Sullay Kaikai points upwards with both index fingers after scoring for Cambridge United against Stevenage last OctoberImage source, Rex Features
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Sullay Kaikai celebrates after scoring against Stevenage

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Cambridge United winger Sullay Kaikai and defender Liam Bennett have signed new two-year deals with the League Two club.

Kaikai scored four goals in 29 appearances last season as the U's were relegated from the third tier, finishing 23rd and nine points from safety.

Bennett is the club's longest-serving player, having been signed as a teenager from non-league AFC Sudbury. He played 48 games in 2024-25.

"When he is fit and firing, he will be an absolute handful for defenders in League Two," boss Neil Harris said of Kaikai.

"His output in his numbers and performances whilst I have been head coach have been very impressive. He offers variety to us on either wing, but I also believe he can play higher up the pitch as a striker."

Bennett told the U's website that the team need to get back to winning games next season.

"The club means a lot to me and I want to be part of its next successful chapter," he said.

"Under the leadership of Neil and Bonz [director of football Mark Bonner], I believe that this season can be an exciting one and a positive step towards getting this club back to where it belongs."