Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce David Myers has agreed to extend his contract for a further two years.

The midfielder, who was initially contracted until 2014, will remain in the red and black until the end of 2016.

The 24-year-old said he was delighted to have put pen-to-paper on the eve of a new year.

“I am thrilled to have signed an extension with the club, as I believe we are entering a really exciting new period,” Myers said.

“We have a really strong and united playing group that is heading in the right direction and I am grateful that I get a chance to repay the loyalty the club has shown me.”

Senior coach Mark Thompson said the new contract extension was a reflection of Myers’ impressive development over the last few years.

“David is a hard working and dedicated player who has tremendous talent. He is a fantastic person to have at our football club,” Thompson said.

“While he understands there are areas of his game to further develop, he is emerging in to an established midfielder and we’re excited to have him on board at the club until at least 2016.”

Myers, who comes from Western Australia, has played 65 games and booted 21 goals since making his debut in 2008.