Sam Baldock has signed a three-year contract with Albion.

The new deal keeps him at the club until the end of the 2019-20 season.

He was previously under contract until the end of next season.

The forward said he had no hesitation in signing.

He said: “As soon as the club made noises that they wanted to extend my contract it was always in my head that this is where I want to be.

“Last season was probably the pinnacle of my career and I hope now we can establish ourselves in the Premier League and continue to improve together.”

Baldock scored 12 goals last term for the club he first joined almost three years ago, when Sami Hyypia was in charge.

Current boss Chris Hughton said: “We are delighted that Sam has agreed a new deal with us.

“He has been a key member of the squad since he arrived at the club and this new contract is recognition of his contribution over the last couple of seasons.

“He’s also a great professional and a good character in the dressing room so we are pleased he will be with us for the next few seasons."