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Kevin Long is Burnley's longest serving player, having joined the club in 2010
Long had just one year remaining on his contract with the Premier League side
Burnley have yet to replace centre back Michael Keane after his move to Everton

Published: 13:11 EDT, 4 August 2017 | Updated: 14:50 EDT, 4 August 2017

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Burnley defender Kevin Long has signed a new three-year contract with the Premier League club.

The Republic of Ireland international, 27, the Clarets' longest-serving player, had one year left on his previous deal.

'I am delighted,' Long said. 'It's been going on for quite a while now so it's nice to get it signed and look forward to the next three years.

Kevin Long said he was delighted after agreeing to the contract extension with Burnley

'It caps what's been a fabulous few months for me. Coming into the team at the end of last season was great and then to make my international debut for Ireland over the summer was a dream.

'Here at Burnley, we've secured another season in the Premier League, so this is a club going in the right direction and it's a pleasure to be a part of that.'

Burnley sold fellow central defender Michael Keane to Everton for £30million earlier this summer and Long is hoping to build on his three Premier League appearances last season.

Long is Burnley's longest serving player and joined the Clarets from Cork City in January 2010

'I've been here a long time and probably haven't played as much as I'd have liked, so hopefully in the next three years I can play a lot more and go from strength to strength,' he added.

Long, who joined the club from Cork City in January 2010, made his first Premier League start in the 2-2 draw against West Brom in May, which guaranteed the Clarets another season in the top flight.

He made his first senior international appearance for the Republic in a friendly against Mexico in June and his competitive debut followed in their World Cup qualifier against Austria soon after.