'It's really exciting here' - Hill extends Bournemouth stay

Defender James Hill says Bournemouth feels like "home" after signing a new deal with the club.

The 23-year-old has extended his stay by another four years having signed a contract until 2029.

Hill joined from Fleetwood Town in January 2022 and, having also spent time on loan at Hearts and Blackburn Rovers, has made 28 appearances across all competitions for the Cherries, providing one assist.

He has featured in all four matches so far this season as the England under-21 international looks to try and establish himself as a regular under Andoni Iraola.

"I'm absolutely buzzing to put pen to paper," Hill told club media.

"Ever since coming to the club when I was 19-years-of-age, I've felt that this place was home.

"It's not just the players inside the club that have made me want to stay, but the fans as well, I've felt really welcomed since the first day I stepped through the door.

"I'm happy to continue and I can't wait to get started for the next four years.

"It's really exciting here. Every day we're developing, learning and it's such a young and hungry group that, going into every game, there's a possibility to win.

"We go into every game thinking that we can win and that mindset in the changing room in terms of wanting to get better and wanting to push as a group is really exciting."