Swansea City has recently signed experienced players Joe Allen and Kyle Naughton to new contracts that will keep them at the club until the 2024-25 Championship campaign. Despite their age, Swansea’s head coach, Luke Williams, describes Allen and Naughton as being like “really bright teenagers” due to their energy and professionalism.
While Swansea is looking to recruit younger players with future potential this summer, Williams emphasizes the importance of balance in building a squad. Both Allen and Naughton bring a depth of experience that is rare among players still competing at such a high level in the Championship. Williams recognizes the undeniable impact that both players had towards the end of the previous season.
Although Allen and Naughton dealt with injuries towards the end of the 2023-24 season, they were instrumental in Swansea’s improvement under Williams. Looking ahead to the new season, Williams believes that managing the players’ fitness and competitiveness will be crucial. By working together with the conditioning team and the players themselves, Williams aims to get the best out of Allen and Naughton while ensuring they remain available to contribute for the team.
