Josh Tymon | Alan Sheehan has brought the best out of me, and I'm excited about the future

Josh Tymon says his decision to commit his long-term future to Swansea City is a sign of his belief in the direction the club is heading in under head coach Alan Sheehan.

The 25-year-old full-back put pen to paper on a deal through to the end of June 2029 last week, having enjoyed a strong run of consistent form since Sheehan took charge of the side in February.

The Swans have the fourth-best Championship record during that period, with 36 points from 22 games.

Tymon’s attacking ability and quality deliveries from the left flank have been an important part of that run, and he feels he is playing some of the best football of his career.

“I am delighted, it has been something that has happened pretty quickly, but I knew I wanted to stay here and be part of what is happening at this club,” he said.

“I am so grateful that the club have put that trust in me to be here for many more years. I am part of the future here and I am so excited to try and carry on what we’ve started.

“I think you can see since the head coach came in when we were in a tough spot, he has given us a lot of belief. The squad has changed a lot but the messages are the same from him and the staff about where we are trying to get to.

“There is real optimism, he has been the biggest influence on me in my career so far. He was a first-team coach when I joined and I did a lot of one-on-one work with him, and still do, and I had not really had that in my career to that point.

“From day one he improved me so much in different aspects of my game and I am delighted to continue working with him.

“I cannot speak highly enough of him, having a coach who has played in a similar position can only help. He put hours in getting clips ready to show players, the work ethic he shows is incredible and that has come out in our performances and results.”