Christmas has come early for Wycombe Wanderers fans as the Chairboys have confirmed that Anis Mehmeti has signed a new deal with the club.

The 20-year-old, who is in his second season with the Adams Park outfit, has penned a new deal until June 2024.

The attacking midfielder signed for the club last September for the development side, but after impressing Gareth Ainsworth, he was promoted to the first team, where he made his first professional appearance in the 2-1 home defeat to Millwall in October 2020.

Bucks Free Press: Anis Mehmeti scored in the recent 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday (PA)Anis Mehmeti scored in the recent 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday (PA)

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He eventually played 29 games in his breakthrough season, scoring three times.

So far this campaign, he has represented Wanderers on 18 occasions and has bagged three goals.

Those three strikes have come in his last two matches.

His performances have made him one of the most talked-about youngsters in the EFL.

Boss Gareth Ainsworth said: “Anis is a special player with massive potential, and we’re delighted that he’ll be continuing to develop his game with us here at Wycombe Wanderers.

Bucks Free Press: His goal against Wednesday was his third in two games (PA)His goal against Wednesday was his third in two games (PA)

“When Rob, Missy, and Pete Couhig backed us to launch a development squad programme just over a year ago, it was an ideal platform for us to scout players like Anis, who’d lost his way a little bit after leaving Norwich’s academy and falling into non-league, and bring them here to do everything we can to get the best out of them.

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“We feel like we’re achieving that with Anis, and a great deal of credit has to go to Sam Grace, the rest of my staff, our senior players for mentoring him along the way, but also to Anis himself, for getting his head down, working hard and earning the right to launch what we believe will be a really successful career in the EFL.

“I know the fans will be excited by this news and it’s another statement of our intent to build – and keep – the strongest squad possible to achieve our aim of returning to the Championship and staying there.”

Pete Couhig, Chief Financial Officer, added: “Watching Anis develop into an integral part of our squad in just 12 months has been a perfect embodiment of everything we’re trying to achieve with the development squad.

“He’s a real talent who’s been so carefully and expertly coached since he walked through the door and we’re excited to see him continue to grow.

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“It was great to see Anis score at Plymouth and bring out the ‘my time’ celebration, knowing that we were close to finalising a new contract for him, and that our supporters were going to be able to enjoy his performances for a long time to come.”

He has also played for the Albanian U21 side, where he scored on his debut against Bulgaria.