It’s the news all Pompey fans have been eagerly anticipating—captain Marlon Pack has signed a new contract, committing to stay with the Blues for at least the next two years.
Pack, 33, returned to PO4 in 2022, 11 years after initially leaving the club, and captained the team to League One glory last season, making 39 appearances across all competitions.
Speaking on the club’s website, Pompey head coach John Mousinho highlighted the importance of securing Pack’s future at Fratton Park. He emphasized how vital Pack’s presence is around the dressing room as the Blues prepare for their return to the Championship.
Marlon Pack will continue to captain the side as they make Championship return | Getty Images
“It was so important for us to get this deal done, with everything that Marlon’s done at this football club since returning a couple of years ago,” Mousinho said.
“He lifted the League One trophy as captain and produced some strong performances in what was such a successful season for us. Marlon is a vital part of what we’re trying to achieve moving forward in the Championship, and so we’re delighted that he’s staying at the club.”
A boyhood fan of the Blues, Pack is a graduate of the Pompey academy. He departed in 2011 and went on to have impressive spells with Cheltenham, Bristol City, and Cardiff. Since returning two summers ago, the midfielder has been in exceptional form. Last season, in addition to helping secure promotion and the League One title, Pack was named in the League One Team of the Season at the EFL awards and was crowned Pompey’s Player of the Season.
The 33-year-old has made a total of 78 appearances for Pompey, scoring eight goals, and will now continue to captain the side as they return to the EFL’s second tier.
The confirmation of Pack’s new contract follows a busy few days at the club, with Pompey announcing the arrivals of former Oxford United winger Josh Murphy and 18-year-old starlet Reuben Swann. Murphy and Swann join Jordan Williams as the new summer 2024 signings as the club prepares to head to Pula for their warm-weather pre-season training camp.