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Lennon extends Spurs stay

September 1, 2012
By ESPN staff

Aaron Lennon has signed a contract extension with Tottenham that will keep him at the club until 2016.

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Lennon, who joined Spurs from boyhood side Leeds United in a controversial £1 million deal seven years ago, has extended his stay at White Hart Lane, the club confirmed on Saturday.

"We are delighted to announce that Aaron Lennon has signed a new contract until 2016," a Spurs statement read.

The winger, 25, has made 270 appearances for the club already in his career, scoring 25 goals and providing an additional 42 assists.