Atlanta United have signed Josef Martinez to a five-year contract extension.

Martinez was MLS MVP last season and has scored 54 goals in 60 MLS matches.

"This means a lot to me because of the affection that the fans have shown me, that the fans show all of the players. It's unique," Martinez said on Wednesday in a release on the club's official website.

"They recognize the effort that you give and they know you did everything to win, and I think that's why we love playing here. I have to thank everyone. My teammates, the city, my family and friends, because this is a dream I've always had. I've said before that I don't want to go anywhere because this is my home. You can expect more work, more intensity, because that's who I am. I want to win. I want to do everything for my teammates and for the city."