QPR Trigger Contract Extension for Defender Cook

Steve Cook to Stay at QPR as Club Activates Contract Extension

QPR captain Steve Cook will continue at Loftus Road next season after the club opted to trigger an extension clause in his contract, reports Football Scores Today.

The 34-year-old defender has featured 69 times for the R’s since arriving from Nottingham Forest in 2023, contributing four goals during that period.

Cook played a pivotal role under Marti Cifuentes during the 2024/25 campaign, making 31 league appearances as QPR secured a 15th-place finish in the Championship.

Cifuentes was placed on gardening leave following the team’s final home fixture — a disappointing 5-0 defeat to Burnley.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Cook shared his enthusiasm about continuing with the West London side:
“I love playing for QPR – especially at Loftus Road with the atmosphere,” he said.
“It’s been a rollercoaster, but I’ve loved every minute I’ve been at the club and I’m delighted to be able to stay here.”

The experienced centre-back also highlighted his off-pitch contributions, particularly in mentoring younger players.
“I think I’ve still got a lot to offer, on and off the pitch. I’ve grown as a person at the club, trying to help out around the place with a lot of the younger players as well,” he added.

Before his time in West London, Cook enjoyed an impressive 11-year spell at Bournemouth, racking up 388 appearances as the club climbed from League One to the Premier League.