Ben Dempsey says he wants to repay Ayr United's faith after committing his long term future to The Honest Men.
The Londoner, who spent the second half of last season on loan from Charlton, was only able to start seven games after a thigh injury curtailed his initial Somerset stint.
But Ayr chiefs moved quickly to snap up the all energy midfielder with a three year deal confirmed this morning.
It marks a significant statement of intent from both club and player, with Dempsey insisting his focus now is on making a lasting impact under Lee Bullen.
Dempsey told the Ayrshire Post: "It's a big statement from the club and I'm determined to repay the faith they're showing in me.
"I was gutted to get the injury as I was just starting to build up momentum when it happened.
"So to get this deal done is brilliant and it feels great to have the club put that belief in me.
"Now it's up to me to show that decision was correct and I want to have a really successful three years here."
Dempsey was known to Bullen from the English Under 23 setup and his arrival helped transform Ayr's problem midfield area.
"The manager is a joy to work for - just turning up to training is enjoyable and the lads all feel that way," said Dempsey.
"You can see we're already getting a good group signed for next season and hopefully with a sharp start we'll be able to push on from there.
"I can see the potential here and that's what made it a brainer for me to come and commit my future."
And Dempsey has told how even his own family are already signed up to the cause following his short time as an Honest Man.
He smiled: "My mum and dad, Lawrie and Caroline, have always been great supporters of my career and have probably only missed a handful of my games since I was six years old.
"They're already huge Ayr fans and were even up at Queen of the South near the end of the season while I was injured!
"They've got a lot of long trips ahead of them but I'm sure they're looking forward to it."
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