Boruc agrees to new 1-year contract with Bournemouth

Artur Boruc will continue to be the man between the pipes for at least another season at Bournemouth after agreeing to a new one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

The 36-year-old served as the team's primary 'keeper during its first ever season in the Premier League and helped the team comfortably avoid relegation.

Boruc activated a clause in his initial contract that entitled him to play another season with the south-coast team, but Bournemouth revealed that it had rewarded the Poland international with a "fresh" deal.

"Artur was excellent for us during last season and we're pleased to keep him on board for the coming Premier League campaign," Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake told the team's website.

"A clause in Artur’s contract meant he would be staying for another year but we offered him a new contract after his performances last term.

"We wish Artur all the best during his time with Poland at the European championships and hope he comes back with a successful tournament under his belt."

Of the 33 starts he made for Bournemouth, the former Celtic and Southampton goalkeeper managed to keep seven clean sheets.