Fans, players and managers rejoice - Mike Dean is staying in the Premier League.
Despite announcing his retirement from refereeing at the end of the 2021/22 season, the 54-year-old has decided to stay within the game and will become a dedicated video assistant referee. The Mail report that Dean has signed a deal with top-flight chiefs which will see him exclusively operate at Stockley Park.
Using his vast knowledge of officiating to help his colleagues during Premier League matches, Dean has already experienced being a VAR for single games throughout the three years in which the division has employed the technology. Lee Mason, who hung up his whistle a year ago, is currently the only referee to solely work in the position.
