‘I have had tough times and they stuck by me’ – Queens Park Rangers midfielder praises fans after penning new deal

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ELIJAH Dixon-Bonner praised Queens Park Rangers fans for their support after agreeing a new deal at Loftus Road. 

Dixon-Bonner, 23, made 26 appearances in all competitions last season. 

The midfielder joined the R’s in 20222 after spells in Arsenal’s academy before a move to Liverpool in 2025. He made one senior substitute appearance at Anfield, in an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town in 2020. 

“I’m really happy,” Dixon-Bonner said on the club’s website. “I am very settled here. I have a good relationship with everyone, and most importantly I have a good relationship with the fans, so I am very happy to extend my stay.

“The relationship with the supporters is very important to me. 

“I have had some tough times, and in those tough times they have stuck by me. Even in the midst of us having a very difficult season, they have taken the time to praise me for the things I have done well.

“When I have needed a bit of help, they have always been there with their support. I thank them so much for what they have done for me.”

Meanwhile, QPR have also triggered a one-year extension option in Harry Murphy’s contract. 

The 20-year-old midfielder signed his first professional deal with the club last summer. 

“I’m delighted,” Murphy said. “There is a great atmosphere around the place and the direction the club is going in is really exciting.

“The next year is a big one. I am looking to get as much experience as possible with the first team.

“It has been great to train with them for the last year or so, and now is the time for me to really push on.”

Chief executive Christian Nourry added: “Harry has had a number of opportunities to train with the first team, particularly since the turn of the year, and we have all been impressed with his diligence, commitment and technical improvements during this period.”

In more contract news at the Championship club, 20-year old left-back Casey Shannand goalkeeper Joe Walsh, 22, have agreed new contracts. 

Midfielder Alfie Tuck, 18, has signed his first professional deal. 

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