Leeds United striker Alan Smith signed a new five-year contract with Leeds today. A product of the club's youth programme, Smith still had three years to run on his current deal but agreed a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2006.
"This emphasises our determination to look after and reward the home grown players we have developed here and we are delighted that Alan has put pen to paper," United chairman Peter Ridsdale said in an interview with Reuters. "Alan has a vital part to play in Leeds' long-term future."
Smith has struggled to hold down a regular place in the side for Leeds' league matches but has started the majority of their Champions League games and scored the memorable winner in the 1-0 win at Lazio in December. (Reuters)
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
