Norwich City youngsters Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis both rejected interest from other sides to stay at the club, according to City boss Daniel Farke.
The pair both signed new deals over the international break to commit their futures to the club.
Farke admitted that the new deals were a testament to Sporting Director Stuart Webber, with the former Huddersfield man being a big part in keeping the pair at the club.
Speaking ahead of City’s clash with Nottingham Forest, Farke said, via PinkUn:
It was brilliant to announce this news and brilliant we were able to give the three younger lads new contracts.
It protects us, first of all. Then it is a big commitment on their part because, 100pc, there was some other options as well for them out there.
All the other clubs are not asleep, they realise we have some really big talents and the fact they commit to us long-term means they believe in our way and the direction we want to head.
That is a big compliment to Stuart Webber, to our board and to the leadership people of the club.
The pair have become the starting fullbacks for Norwich this season, as they continue to impress for the Canaries.
