Curtis Allen has signed a new contract extension with Carrick Rangers after undergoing ankle surgery.
The Premiership club announced the new deal on Friday, which will keep the striker at Taylor's Avenue until 2025.
Allen joined Carrick last summer and had scored eight goals in 13 appearances before sustaining 'high ankle damage' in October against Cliftonville.
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Allen says he is pleased to get the surgery done, and voiced his delight at agreeing new terms with Carrick.
The 34-year-old told the club's website: “I’m delighted to finally get the surgery done today and it’s all went well. Obviously, I’m disappointed that I’ll not be able to play again this season but I’ll be doing everything I can to make sure I’m super fit and raring to go come pre-season.
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“I’ve loved my time at Carrick so far and I’m delighted to have agreed to extend my contract by another year.”
Carrick boss Stuart King added: “Curtis has been a massive loss to us after a phenomenal start of the season when he was fit, playing well and scoring goals which were vital to some of the results we were getting.
"He picked up a knock at Cliftonville that didn’t look that bad at the time but he’s had to go in for an operation to clear it up and thankfully that has gone well today. We all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back out on the pitch.
“The news of his contract extension is brilliant, he is really enjoying it here and has seen the progress we have made this season too.
"To extend his contract is great for us also as once he’s back fit it will be like having a new player that will be here for the next two seasons, so we are delighted to have agreed that with him.”
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