Football Football Dunk and Duffy get new five-year Brighton deals Brighton and Hove Albion's defensive pairing of Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy have signed new long-term deals with the club. Joe Wright 06 October, 2018 00:28 IST Shane Duffy (R) and Lewis Dunk have signed new contracts with Brighton and Hove Albion. - Twitter @OfficialBHAFC Joe Wright 06 October, 2018 00:28 IST Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy have each signed new five-year contracts with Brighton and Hove Albion. The centre-backs have committed to new deals that will run until the end of the 2022-23 season. Dunk has made 216 appearances in League One, the Championship and the Premier League since progressing through Brighton's youth system, and the 26-year-old has forged an impressive partnership with Duffy since the latter's move from Blackburn Rovers in 2016. "I am delighted for both Lewis and Shane," Brighton boss Chris Hughton told the club's website. "They have been terrific players for the club, helping us win promotion and establish ourselves in the Premier League last season. "They have formed a very good central defensive partnership, and have played a really important role in what we've achieved." Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos