Portsmouth have announced the news that Ben Close has signed a new contract with the club.

Academy graduate Ben Close has committed his long-term future to the south coast outfit, penning a two year extension which will see him stay at Fratton Park until the summer of 2020.

The 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough into the first team picture this season, featuring 20 times in all competitions and grabbing his first goal last month against Blackpool.

He has 47 appearances in total for Portsmouth after making his senior debut back in September 2014.

Portsmouth fans took to Twitter to share their views on this news and to congratulate Ben Close on earning his new deal.

Most fans were pleased with this news and a handful of fans pleaded for more players to be tied down to deals after this.

Here are a selection of the best tweets from Pompey fans after this news was officially announced.

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