Alabama, Saban agree to eight-year deal, three-year contract extension

Alabama and coach Nick Saban agreed to a three-year extension on Saban’s current contract, Alabama announced on Tuesday.

Saban’s new contract would keep Saban at Alabama for eight years through Jan. 31, 2025.

Saban completed his 11th season with Alabama in 2016 and led the Crimson Tide to four National Championships.

“Terry and I are pleased and happy to agree to the contract extension The University of Alabama has offered us, ensuring our time here in Tuscaloosa will continue for many more years,” Saban said in a statement released by Alabama. “This has become our home and we are looking forward to finishing our career at Alabama. I want to thank President Bell, Greg Byrne, our athletic administration, football staff and the entire University community for all of their support, which has been instrumental in the success of our organization.

“We are extremely proud of the young men who have represented the Crimson Tide on the football field, and more importantly, what they have been able to accomplish in their lives off the field because of their involvement in our program.”

Saban’s base salary and talent fee will not change, according to Alabama.

Saban will be given a signing incentive of $4 million with an additional $4 million spread through the 2020, 2021 and 2022 years of the agreed upon contract.

Here’s how Alabama and SEC fans reacted to Tuesday’s news: