Bevis Mugabi, Uganda Cranes defender has signed a new contract with Scottish side Motherwell after endless speculations suggesting that the star was going to leave the club.
The 26-year old footballer confirmed the deal after he agreed to a two-year contract with Motherwell which runs until 2024. The club confirmed the news on its website yesterday.
The Uganda Cranes international has made 62 appearances for Motherwell since signing from Yeovil Town in 2019, scoring four goals.
“We’re delighted that Bevis has committed himself to us for the next two seasons,” Motherwell boss Graham Alexander said.
He continued: “He’s been a constant in our team, and even though we have seen a great improvement from him over the last 12 months, we still believe there’s more to come from him. He’s a great character to have at our club and he wants to win.”
Bevis Mugabi first joined Motherwell in September 2019, initially on a short-term deal. Establishing himself as a key figure, he has since gone on make 62 appearances and become a regular at the international level. He has so far made 10 caps at the national team.
Bevis Mugabi signs new 2-year contract with Motherwell FC
Mugabi, who is a talented centre back was born in London but has also represented his parent nation Uganda, featuring at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bevis turned down Celtic to become a Southampton youth academy player in 2011, coming through the ranks at St Mary’s before moving to Yeovil Town in 2016, where he made 102 appearances.
Source: Spurzine
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