PSV forward Cody Gakpo has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2023. PSV have rewarded the 20-year-old’s progress with a new deal. “It’s nice to know that the club trust me and believe in my ability”, said Gakpo.

A hit

Born in Eindhoven, the career of the forward has been a hit since he turned eighteen. He was added to the PSV U21 squad two seasons ago and was promoted to Mark van Bommel’s first-team squad last year, after which he signed a new contract. “It was not a hard decision to sign a new deal”, said Gakpo. “I am delighted to put pen to paper on a fresh contract. I am from Eindhoven and of course it is a dream come true to play football in the Philips Stadion. I gradually made my way into the first team, following a spell with PSV U21 and taking part in first-team training sessions. I love life in Eindhoven and am proud and honoured to wear the PSV shirt.”

Came through the ranks

Cody Mathès Gakpo joined the PSV Academy at the age of eight and came through the ranks in Eindhoven. Phillip Cocu handed Gakpo his debut in 2018, bringing him on for Steven Bergwijn in the 3-1 victory against Feyenoord. He proved to be a prolific goal scorer, netting 16 goals for PSV U21 in 27 appearances last season. Gakpo has made 31 appearances in all competitions for PSV, and scored four goals, including a goal in the UEFA Europa League tie against Apollon Limassol.