Callum Wilson celebrates after scoring for Bournemouth at Huddersfield
Callum Wilson celebrates after scoring for Bournemouth at Huddersfield

Callum Wilson: England forward extends Bournemouth contract until 2023 amid transfer talk


England striker Callum Wilson has signed a new four-year contract with Bournemouth.sp

The 27-year-old, who was the Cherries' leading scorer with 15 goals in all competitions last season, is now tied to the Premier League club until the summer of 2023.

He scored on his international debut against the United States in November and has won three caps in total.

"While AFC Bournemouth may be known as a smaller club, we've got some really big ambitions here," Wilson told afcbTV.

"I feel like as an individual, my game is constantly improving here at the club. I want to continue that progress and reach even higher targets. "

Callum Wilson scores for Bournemouth against Manchester United
Callum Wilson: The England forward has scored 58 and assisted 27 in 148 appearances since joining the Cherries in 2014

Wilson arrived at the Vitality Stadium from Coventry in the summer of 2014 and has scored 58 goals in 148 appearances.

He has also overcome two serious knee injuries in that time.

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said: "Throughout his time at the club, Callum has demonstrated incredible determination to succeed at the highest level - even in the face of adversity in the form of two season-ending injuries.

"He has proved himself as a Premier League striker and is now beginning to establish himself at international level, and this contract is just reward for that.

"We have no desire to lose our best players and this is further evidence of the board's commitment to keep AFC Bournemouth progressing year on year."

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