Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack has signed a two-year contract, with an announcement expected within the next day or so, according to reporter Andrew Moon.
Portsmouth has had hometown midfielder Pack back on their roster since the summer of 2022. He returned to Fratton Park on a two-year contract 11 years after leaving the club for Cheltenham Town. Pack soon established himself as a fan favourite and one of Pompey’s most vital players after returning. The 33-year-old appeared 39 times in all competitions in the 2023/24 season, contributing three goals and nine assists as he led the club to League One victory.
However, his future has been called into question since his contract expires this summer. Reports stated that he was anticipated to
specified terms, but the expiry date has gotten closer and closer without an announcement. However, according to X writer Andrew Moon, Pack and Portsmouth have agreed on a two-year deal. As a result, an announcement is due within the next day or so. It will keep Pack at Fratton Park until 2026, extending his second stint with the club to four years. A significant agreement.
When it comes to Pack’s importance since returning to Portsmouth two years ago, there is no room for hyperbole.
The experience and leadership he offers in the middle of the park is just about unmatched and it makes him highly influential on and off the pitch. Pack sets the standard in terms of work ethic and is regularly barking orders to his teammates during games. Not only that though, but Pack has proven himself as one of Mousinho’s standout players too. He’s a composed presence on the ball and his eye for a long ball causes plenty of headaches. Pack has registered a solid number of assists since his return, highlighting his creativity from deep.
Many would have thought that keeping him was a formality, but as time passed and certain unexpected decisions were made, it didn’t feel so certain. However, it appears that the deal is now ready for announcement.
Kicking on in the Championship
After such a successful season in League One, Portsmouth should be well-prepared to look forward to their return to Championship play.
Ipswich Town’s enormous success last season could be difficult to reproduce. However, Pompey’s basic ambition will be to remain in the second division, like Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle have done. Keeping someone like Pack will be key in their efforts to achieve that feat, though replacing influential loan players and bolstering light areas of the squad is a must for Portsmouth as well.
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