Kenyan international Victor Wanyama has officially extended his stay with Canadian club CF Montreal, bringing an end to speculations that have surrounded his future for the past few months.Wanyama’s contract with Montreal expired in December and in an earlier interview, he hinted at walking out of the club after three seasons after failing to agree to a new deal with the club. A host of clubs including his former side Celtic had been linked with a move for his services.##NAJAVA_MECA_6931319##The two parties have finally struck a deal and Wanyama has signed a two-year extension. He will turn out for the club for the 2023 and 2024 seasons handing new coach Hernan Losada who has already lost a number of key players a big boost.Those who have left the club are; Djordje Mihailovic has moved to AZ Alkmaar, Ismaël Kone joined Watford FC while defender Alistair Johnston joined Wanyama’s former club Celtic FC. Center backs Kamal Miller and Joel Waterman, two of CFMTL’s six players who represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, are also reportedly generating Europe-centric interest.“We are glad to have concluded a new deal with Victor and that he remains with us. During the last three seasons, he has been an important player on the field and in the locker room. His personality, his experience, and his qualities as a player will notably help us with the stability of the group for the season to come,” Vice-President and Chief Sporting Officer, Olivier Renard told the club’s official website.On his part, Wanyama expressed his delight at continuing with the club. He says he has enjoyed staying in Montreal since he joined the club in January 2020 from Tottenham.“I’m excited to stay at the club and the city where I have been so happy for the past three years. When I arrived here, I believed in the Club’s project. As we continue to grow, this is even more true. I am eager to continue bringing my best for my teammates, the coaching staff, and the Montreal supporters,”. OfficialVictor Wanyama has renewed his contract with CF Montréal for the next two years.#KenyansAbroad pic.twitter.com/UKfQwT317b— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) January 6, 2023 Wanyama started his career with Kenyan clubs Nairobi City Stars and AFC Leopards in the Kenyan Premier League in 2006 and 2007, before joining Swedish club Helsingborgs IF’s U21 team. Between 2008 and 2011, Wanyama played with Beerschot AC in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League, appearing in 41 regular season games, eight playoff games, and five Belgium Cup games.Before joining the EPL, Wanyama played two seasons with Celtic FC, helping the Scottish giants win two Scottish Premier League (SPL) titles in 2011-12 and 2012-13, and a Scottish Cup in 2013. He was also named the SPL Young Player of the Year following the 2012-13 season. He tallied 10 goals and seven assists in 61 regular season games, including 55 starts, and 4,911 minutes, while appearing in seven UEFA Champions League games, five Europa League games, nine Scottish Cup games, and six Scottish League Cup games.Doris Petra elected CECAFA Executive Committee member
