Noble: “New deal is not about money”

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has spoken of his delight at signing a new Irons contract which keeps him at the club until 2020.

After David gold tweeted the news earlier today Noble told www.whufc.com : ” “I’m obviously over the moon because it takes me until I’m 33!

“I love playing football and I love playing for the club so to be rewarded with a new five-and-a-half year contract is fantastic.

“I keep myself fit and this is great for me and my family, because it gives us security for the rest of our lives.

“It’s not about the money, though. I always give 100 per cent in every game I play, even if it’s not enough. As a West Ham fan, I know we’ll lose games like everyone does, but I’m settled, I’m happy and that’s when I play my best football.”

Central defender James Tomkins also penned a new deal last week and so the Hammers are clearly building their team around their home-grown stars.

Noble is the club’s record Premier League appearance holder and has been with the club since he was 13.