If you have watched Tottenham over the last few seasons, this news probably feels inevitable.
Pedro Porro has become one of the most important players in the squad, and Spurs have now made sure he will remain in North London for years to come.
The club confirmed on Monday that the Spanish defender has signed a new contract until June 2031, with the option of an extra year that could keep him at Tottenham until 2032.
For supporters, it is exactly the sort of news they wanted to see at the start of the summer. Porro arrived from Sporting CP in January 2023 with plenty of excitement around him, but even then few would have expected him to become such a key figure so quickly.
Over the last three and a half years, he has developed into one of the first names on the teamsheet. Whether Tottenham needs a goal, a moment of quality or simply someone willing to keep pushing the team forward, Porro usually finds a way to make an impact.
After signing the new deal, the Spaniard kept his message simple.
"Hi Spurs fans. I'm so happy to sign a new contract. Can't wait to see you next season. Come on you Spurs!"
Reward for one of Tottenham's most important players
That excitement is shared by plenty of people around the club.
Last season was another reminder of how important he has become. Porro made 47 appearances and proved to be an absolute rock, playing the most minutes in the squad to help navigate a challenging campaign.
His numbers since joining the club tell the same story. In 152 appearances, he has scored 13 goals and provided 26 assists. Those are impressive figures for any defender and help explain why supporters have taken such a liking to him.
Sporting director Johan Lange praised the progress Porro has made since arriving and spoke about the influence he has had both on and off the pitch. The club clearly sees him as a player who can help lead the next stage of the project.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi was equally complimentary, describing him as a player whose energy, intelligence and mentality make a difference every week.
Spurs move quickly amid outside interest
The extension also arrives at an important time.
Reports linking Porro with clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City have become increasingly common over recent months. When players perform as consistently as he has, attention from elsewhere is unavoidable.
Instead of allowing those rumours to grow, Tottenham have moved quickly and secured the future of one of their biggest assets. More than anything, this feels like a reward for a player who has steadily improved every season since arriving at the club.
Tottenham supporters have watched him grow from an exciting signing into one of the leaders of the team. Now they know he will be sticking around for a while longer.
And judging by the reaction from fans, that is a decision everyone seems pretty happy with.