Swansea City have announced a new contract for manager Garry Monk.

Monk has signed a new three-year contract at the Liberty Stadium.

"As a club we are pleased to agree the new contract with Garry," Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said.

"It's deserved reward for the fantastic season we've just had and all Garry's hard work, commitment and loyalty to our football club over many years.

"We also feel it is vital to have stability within our football club, especially with Garry going into such a big season where the reward for remaining within the Barclays Premier League is going to be greater than ever in terms of finance and global exposure."

Monk, who was linked with West Ham and Sunderland last season, said he was delighted to sign the new deal and plans to build on last term's success.

"We've been talking for a while, mostly over the finer details, so I'm glad it's all finalised heading into a new and very important season for the club," Monk told swanseacity.net

"It hasn't been a distraction because I will always remain focussed, but it was a situation both myself and the club felt was important to get clarified before the season started.

"This is my 12th year at Swansea and I've always given everything for the club.

"Last season was fantastic and I learned a lot to take forward. But even with the success we all had, from the staff to the players, you can never afford to stand still.

"It's been a happy and productive 18 months so far for me as manager.

"I believe we have put good foundations in place, but now it's vital we build on that and push forward.

"It is probably going to be the most important and difficult season many clubs will face in the Premier League ahead of the new broadcasting deal."